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Thromb Haemost 2012; 108(03): 405-406
DOI: 10.1160/TH12-06-0438
DOI: 10.1160/TH12-06-0438
Invited Editorial Focus
Indirect comparison studies – are they useful? Insights from the novel oral anticoagulants for stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation
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Publication History
Received:
27 June 2012
Accepted:
27 June 2012
Publication Date:
25 November 2017 (online)
Editorial Focus on ► Mantha, Ansell. Thromb Haemost 2012; 108: 476-484.
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