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Thromb Haemost 2010; 103(03): 481-483
DOI: 10.1160/TH09-12-0828
DOI: 10.1160/TH09-12-0828
Editorial Focus
Another oral thrombin inhibitor for stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation?
Further Information
Publication History
Received:
10 December 2009
Accepted:
10 March 2009
Publication Date:
22 November 2017 (online)
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