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Thromb Haemost 2006; 96(02): 107-108
DOI: 10.1160/TH06-07-0363
DOI: 10.1160/TH06-07-0363
Editorial Focus
Outcome studies of pulmonary embolism versus accuracy: They do not equate
Financial support: This study was supported by Grants HL63928, HL63940, and HL63982 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Services, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, Bethesda, Maryland.
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Publication History
Received
03 July 2006
Accepted
11 July 2006
Publication Date:
28 November 2017 (online)
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