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Thromb Haemost 2014; 111(03): 381-383
DOI: 10.1160/TH14-01-0063
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Patient’s values and preferences for stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation: balancing stroke and bleeding risk with oral anticoagulation

Deirdre A. Lane
1   University of Birmingham Centre for Cardiovascular Sciences, City Hospital, Birmingham, UK
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Gregory Y. H. Lip
1   University of Birmingham Centre for Cardiovascular Sciences, City Hospital, Birmingham, UK
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Received: 22 January 2014

Accepted after major revision: 22 January 2014

Publication Date:
22 November 2017 (online)

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