Short-term Exposure to High Altitude Causes Coagulation Activation and Inhibits Fibrinolysis

Thromb Haemost 2002; 87(02): 342-343
DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1612997

Letters to the Editor

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P. M. Mannucci

¹ Angelo Bianchi Bonomi Hemophilia and Thrombosis Center, IRCCS Maggiore, Hospital and University of Milano, Italy

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A. Gringeri

¹ Angelo Bianchi Bonomi Hemophilia and Thrombosis Center, IRCCS Maggiore, Hospital and University of Milano, Italy

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F. Peyvandi

¹ Angelo Bianchi Bonomi Hemophilia and Thrombosis Center, IRCCS Maggiore, Hospital and University of Milano, Italy

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T. Di Paolantonio

²Institute of Hematology, University of Palermo, Italy

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G. Mariani

²Institute of Hematology, University of Palermo, Italy

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