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Thromb Haemost 2002; 87(02): 342-343
DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1612997
DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1612997
Letters to the Editor
Short-term Exposure to High Altitude Causes Coagulation Activation and Inhibits Fibrinolysis
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Publication History
Received
09 November 2001
Accepted
12 November 2001
Publication Date:
13 December 2017 (online)
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