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Thromb Haemost 1977; 38(04): 0881-0892
DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1651906
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The Use and Monitoring of Antithrombotic Drug Therapy. The Need for a New Approach

Anthony P. Fletcher
1   Washington University School of Mėdicine St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.A.
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Norma Alkjaersig
1   Washington University School of Mėdicine St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.A.
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