Thromb Haemost 2000; 84(03): 362-363
DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1614028
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Control of Oral Anticoagulant Therapy with Whole Blood Prothrombin Time Devices: the Future Has Begun

Armando Tripodi
1   From the Angelo Bianchi Bonomi Hemophilia and Thrombosis Centre, Department of Internal Medicine, University and IRCCS Maggiore Hospital, Milano, Italy
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Publication Date:
14 December 2017 (online)

 

 
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