The purpose of this quasi-experiment study, which could also be classified as a prospective observational intervention study, is to assess the impact of cytochrome P450 2C9 (CYP 2C9) and vitamin K epoxide reductase complex, subunit 1 (VKORC1) testing within a primary patient care setting.
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The primary objective of the study is to determine whether the addition of genotyping to usual care will reduce the hospitalization rates for hemorrhage or thromboembolism related to warfarin use during the first 6 months of treatment.
Timeframe: 6 months