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10/16/07
Pharmacogenetic Targeting of Cardiovascular Drugs
by Michael R. Bristow, MD, PhD
S. Gilbert Blount Professor of Medicine
Co-Director, Colorado University Cardiovascular Institute
University of Colorado Health Sciences Center
Denver and Aurora, Colorado



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About this lecture
This Grand Rounds was recorded on January 11, 2007 at the University of Utah as part of the 2007-2008, T.J. Tsagaris Memorial Lectureship awarded to Dr. Bristow. The recording has been edited for use as part of the GGOL Grand Rounds series. Dr. Bristow is a pioneer in the development and use of beta-adrenergic blocking agents for the treatment of chronic heart failure.

This lecture looks at pharmacogenetic targeting of cardiovascular drugs as a treatment option in heart failure, using as its premise altered gene expression as a leading cause of heart failure.


Lecture related to
Chapter 7: Pharmacogenetics
Chapter 12: Adrenergic Agonists and Antagonists
Chapter 28: Pharmacotherapy of Congestive Heart Failure
Chapter 29: Anti-Arrythmic Drugs