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Thromb Haemost 2012; 108(02): 203-205
DOI: 10.1160/TH12-06-0430
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P2Y12 inhibitors in acute coronary syndromes: How do we choose the best drug for our patients?

Steen D. Kristensen
1   Department of Cardiology, Aarhus University Hospital, Denmark
,
Erik L. Grove
1   Department of Cardiology, Aarhus University Hospital, Denmark
,
Anne-Mette Hvas
2   Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Aarhus University Hospital, Denmark
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Received: 20 June 2012

Accepted: 25 June 2012

Publication Date:
25 November 2017 (online)

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