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Thromb Haemost 2000; 84(01): 142-143
DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1613986
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G20210A Prothrombin Gene Polymorphism and Extent of Coronary Disease

Francesco Burzotta
1   Department of Hematology, Catholic University, Rome, Italy
,
Katia Paciaroni
2   Institute of Cardiology, Catholic University, Rome, Italy
,
Felicita Andreotti
1   Department of Hematology, Catholic University, Rome, Italy
,
Ida Casorelli
2   Institute of Cardiology, Catholic University, Rome, Italy
,
Valerio De Stefano
2   Institute of Cardiology, Catholic University, Rome, Italy
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Received 17 December 1999

Accepted after revision 06 March 2000

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10 December 2017 (online)

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