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Thromb Haemost 2009; 101(03): 415-416
DOI: 10.1160/TH08-10-0645
DOI: 10.1160/TH08-10-0645
Editorial Focus
Atrial fibrillation and stroke risk prevention in real-life clinical practice
Further Information
Publication History
Received:
06 October 2008
Accepted:
02 February 2009
Publication Date:
24 November 2017 (online)
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