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Thromb Haemost 2002; 87(02): 342-343
DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1612997
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Short-term Exposure to High Altitude Causes Coagulation Activation and Inhibits Fibrinolysis

P. M. Mannucci
1   Angelo Bianchi Bonomi Hemophilia and Thrombosis Center, IRCCS Maggiore, Hospital and University of Milano, Italy
,
A. Gringeri
1   Angelo Bianchi Bonomi Hemophilia and Thrombosis Center, IRCCS Maggiore, Hospital and University of Milano, Italy
,
F. Peyvandi
1   Angelo Bianchi Bonomi Hemophilia and Thrombosis Center, IRCCS Maggiore, Hospital and University of Milano, Italy
,
T. Di Paolantonio
2   Institute of Hematology, University of Palermo, Italy
,
G. Mariani
2   Institute of Hematology, University of Palermo, Italy
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Received 09 November 2001

Accepted 12 November 2001

Publication Date:
13 December 2017 (online)

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