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Thromb Haemost 2013; 109(04): 580-581
DOI: 10.1160/TH13-01-0064
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Dabigatran elimination: is haemodialysis effective?

Alex J. A. McLellan
1   The Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, Australia and Baker IDI Heart & Diabetes Institute, Melbourne, Australia
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Markus P. Schlaich
1   The Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, Australia and Baker IDI Heart & Diabetes Institute, Melbourne, Australia
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Received: 25 January 2013

Accepted: 25 January 2013

Publication Date:
22 November 2017 (online)

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