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Thromb Haemost 1997; 78(01): 489-496
DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1657575
Clinical use of low molecular weight heparins
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The Treatment of Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism

Franktien Turkstra
Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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Maira M W Koopman
Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
,
Harry R Büller
Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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