Understanding low INR in clinical practice

Elaine M. Hylek; Adam J. Rose

doi:10.1160/TH09-01-0067

Thrombosis and Haemostasis, Table of Contents

Thromb Haemost 2009; 101(03): 417-418
DOI: 10.1160/TH09-01-0067

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Understanding low INR in clinical practice

Elaine M. Hylek

¹Department of Medicine, Research Unit-Section of General Internal Medicine, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachussetts, USA

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Adam J. Rose

¹Department of Medicine, Research Unit-Section of General Internal Medicine, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachussetts, USA

²Center for Health Quality, Outcomes, and Economic Research, Bedford VA Medical Center, Bedford, Massachussetts, USA

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