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Thromb Haemost 1997; 78(01): 367-376
DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1657554
Clinical trials of direct thrombin inhibitors
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Clinical Trials of Direct Thrombin Inhibitors During Invasive Procedures

Jean-Paul R Hermann
Thoraxcenter, Erasmus University, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
,
Michael J B Kutryk
Thoraxcenter, Erasmus University, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
,
Patrick W Serruys
Thoraxcenter, Erasmus University, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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