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Thromb Haemost 2001; 86(06): 1578-1579
DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1616766
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The Early Course of D-dimer Concentration following Pulmonary Artery Embolisation

J. J. Mager   *
1   Departments of Pulmonology
,
R. E. G. Schutgens   *
2   Internal Medicine and Clinical Chemistry, St. Antonius Hospital, Nieuwegein, The Netherlands
,
F. J. L. M. Haas
3   Clinical Chemistry, St. Antonius Hospital, Nieuwegein, The Netherlands
,
C. J. J. Wester-mann
1   Departments of Pulmonology
,
D. H. Biesma
2   Internal Medicine and Clinical Chemistry, St. Antonius Hospital, Nieuwegein, The Netherlands
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Received 02 February 2001

Accepted after major resubmission 03 September 2001

Publication Date:
12 December 2017 (online)

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* J. J. Mager, R. E. G. Schutgens should both be considered as first author


 

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