Is elevated factor VIII a risk factor for venous thromboembolism in Canada?

Emmanuel J. Favaloro

doi:10.1160/TH05-05-1112

Thrombosis and Haemostasis, Inhaltsverzeichnis

Thromb Haemost 2005; 94(05): 1112-1113
DOI: 10.1160/TH05-05-1112

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Schattauer GmbH

Is elevated factor VIII a risk factor for venous thromboembolism in Canada?

Emmanuel J. Favaloro

¹Department of Haematology, Institute of Clinical Pathology and Medical Research (ICPMR), Westmead Hospital, NSW, Australia

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