Pro: “Anti-platelet therapy is an alternative to oral anticoagulation for atrial fibrillation”

Jeff S. Healey

doi:10.1160/TH09-06-0369

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Thromb Haemost 2009; 102(05): 912-913
DOI: 10.1160/TH09-06-0369

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Pro: “Anti-platelet therapy is an alternative to oral anticoagulation for atrial fibrillation”

Jeff S. Healey

¹McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

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