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Thromb Haemost 2004; 92(01): 223-224
DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1613649
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Erythrocyte aggregation and −455G/A polymorphism of the β-fibrinogen gene in survivors of acute myocardial infarction

Amparo Vayá
,
Silvia Breña
,
Edelmiro Réganon
1   Thrombosis and Haemostasis Unit, Department of Clinical Pathology Research Center
,
Virtudes Vila
1   Thrombosis and Haemostasis Unit, Department of Clinical Pathology Research Center
,
Vicenta Martínez-Sales
1   Thrombosis and Haemostasis Unit, Department of Clinical Pathology Research Center
,
Maria Teresa Contreras
,
Esther Zorio
2   Cardiology Service, La Fe University Hospital
,
Dolores Corella
3   Department of Preventive Medicine School of Medicine, University of Valencia, Spain
,
Justo Aznar
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Received 20 February 2004

Accepted after revision 02 April 2004

Publication Date:
15 December 2017 (online)

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