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Thromb Haemost 2016; 115(02): 233-235
DOI: 10.1160/th15-10-0832
DOI: 10.1160/th15-10-0832
Invited Editorial Focus
Trends in incidence versus case fatality rates of pulmonary embolism: Good news or bad news?
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Publication History
Received:
29 October 2015
Accepted:
29 October 2015
Publication Date:
21 November 2017 (online)
Editorial Focus on Dentali et al. Thromb Haemost 2016; 115: 399-405.
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