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Thromb Haemost 2017; 117(05): 826-828
DOI: 10.1160/TH17-03-0177
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Oral trans-mucosal administration of ticagrelor: is this really the future?

Fabiana Rollini
1   University of Florida College of Medicine-Jacksonville, Jacksonville, Florida, USA
,
Francesco Franchi
1   University of Florida College of Medicine-Jacksonville, Jacksonville, Florida, USA
,
Dominick J. Angiolillo
1   University of Florida College of Medicine-Jacksonville, Jacksonville, Florida, USA
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Received: 13 March 2017

Accepted: 13 March 2017

Publication Date:
13 November 2017 (online)

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Editorial Focus on: Asher et al. Thromb Haemost 2017; 117: 727-733 and Niezgoda et al. Thromb Haemost 2017; 117: 718-726.

 

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