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Thromb Haemost 2002; 87(03): 538
DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1613037
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Enoxaparin and Unfractionated Heparin in Acute Coronary Syndromes without ST-segment Elevation

Javier Borja
1   Pharmacia Spain, S. A., Medical Department, Crta. De Rubí, Barcelona, Spain
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Pere Olivella
1   Pharmacia Spain, S. A., Medical Department, Crta. De Rubí, Barcelona, Spain
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Received 15 October 2001

Accepted 19 November 2001

Publication Date:
14 December 2017 (online)

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