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Thromb Haemost 2015; 113(04): 671-673
DOI: 10.1160/TH14-12-1087
DOI: 10.1160/TH14-12-1087
Invited Editorial Focus
The importance of excellence in the quality of anticoagulation control whilst taking vitamin K antagonists
Further Information
Publication History
Received:
27 December 2014
Accepted after minor revision:
18 January 2015
Publication Date:
24 November 2017 (online)
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