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Thromb Haemost 2014; 111(04): 773-776
DOI: 10.1160/TH13-06-0504
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Efficacy and safety of patent foramen ovale closure in patients with a cryptogenic stroke: Systematic review and meta-analysis

Francesco Dentali
1   Department of Clinical Medicine, Insubria University, Varese, Italy
,
Monica Gianni
2   Department of Cardiology, Tradate Hospital, Tradate, Italy
,
Nicola Mumoli
2   Department of Cardiology, Tradate Hospital, Tradate, Italy
,
Marco Cei
3   Department of Internal Medicine, Ospedale Civile Livorno, Livorno, Italy
,
Andrea Bertolini
1   Department of Clinical Medicine, Insubria University, Varese, Italy
,
Luigina Guasti
1   Department of Clinical Medicine, Insubria University, Varese, Italy
,
Walter Ageno
1   Department of Clinical Medicine, Insubria University, Varese, Italy
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Received: 21 June 2013

Accepted after major revision: 12 January 2013

Publication Date:
29 November 2017 (online)

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