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Thromb Haemost 2002; 88(02): 366-367
DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1613216
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Influence of the Risk Factors for Atherosclerosis on Levels of Soluble Adhesion Molecules and Endothelial Markers in Peripheral Vascular Disease

A. D. Blann
1   Haemostasis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology Unit, University Department of Medicine, The City Hospital, Dudley Road, Birmingham, UK
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G. Y .H. Lip
1   Haemostasis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology Unit, University Department of Medicine, The City Hospital, Dudley Road, Birmingham, UK
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C. N. McCollum
2   University Department of Surgery, University Hospital of South Manchester Nell Lane, Didsbury, Manchester, UK
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Received 10 March 2002

Accepted 25 March 2002

Publication Date:
07 December 2017 (online)

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