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Thromb Haemost 2010; 104(06): 1089-1092
DOI: 10.1160/TH10-05-0267
DOI: 10.1160/TH10-05-0267
Clinical Focus
Eradication of hospital-acquired venous thromboembolism
Further Information
Publication History
Received:
02 May 2010
Accepted after minor revision:
24 July 2010
Publication Date:
24 November 2017 (online)
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