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Thromb Haemost 2010; 103(01): 34-39
DOI: 10.1160/TH09-06-0361
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The clinical implications of new oral anticoagulants: Will the potential advantages be achieved?

Katherine W. Phillips
1   Department of Pharmacy, Boston Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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Jack Ansell
2   Department of Medicine, Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, New York, USA
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Received: 11 June 2009

Accepted after major revision: 15 October 2009

Publication Date:
22 November 2017 (online)

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