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Thromb Haemost 1997; 78(01): 377-381
DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1657555
Controversial issues in oral anticoagulant therapy
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Prevention of Thromboembolic Events in Atrial Fibrillation

Birgitte Gade Koefoed
1   The AFASAK 2 Study Center, Copenhagen, Denmark
,
Annette Lemche Gulløv
1   The AFASAK 2 Study Center, Copenhagen, Denmark
,
Palle Petersen
2   Hvidovre University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark
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12 July 2018 (online)

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