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Thromb Haemost 2013; 110(03): 493-495
DOI: 10.1160/TH13-04-0277
DOI: 10.1160/TH13-04-0277
Pro/Contra Article
Pro: “The novel oral anticoagulants should be used as 1st choice for secondary prevention in patients with atrial fibrillation.”
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Publication History
Received:
03 April 2013
Accepted after major revision:
31 May 2013
Publication Date:
22 November 2017 (online)
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