Spartan RX point-of-care CYP2C19 test to guide treatment in acute coronary syndrome

Equality considerations

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Acute coronary syndromes become more prevalent with increasing age, and incidence is higher in men. CYP2C19*2 and CYP2C19*3 mutations are more common in people of Asian family origin who are more likely to be poor metabolisers of clopidogrel. Age, sex and race are protected characteristics under the Equalities Act.