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Thromb Haemost 2009; 101(01): 2-4
DOI: 10.1160/TH08-10-0708
DOI: 10.1160/TH08-10-0708
Editorial Focus
Dabigatran etexilate for prevention of venous thromboembolism
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Publication History
Received:
30 October 2008
Accepted:
30 October 2008
Publication Date:
23 November 2017 (online)
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