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Thromb Haemost 2010; 103(04): 855-856
DOI: 10.1160/TH09-10-0687
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The in vitro response to low-molecular-weight heparin is not age-dependent in children

Vera Ignjatovic
1   Murdoch Childrens Research Institute, Melbourne, Australia
2   Department of Paediatrics, The University of Melbourne, Australia
,
Robyn Summerhayes
1   Murdoch Childrens Research Institute, Melbourne, Australia
2   Department of Paediatrics, The University of Melbourne, Australia
,
Fiona Newall
1   Murdoch Childrens Research Institute, Melbourne, Australia
2   Department of Paediatrics, The University of Melbourne, Australia
3   School of Nursing and Social Work, The University of Melbourne, Australia
4   Clinical Haematology, Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
,
Paul Monagle
1   Murdoch Childrens Research Institute, Melbourne, Australia
2   Department of Paediatrics, The University of Melbourne, Australia
4   Clinical Haematology, Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
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Received: 05 October 2009

Accepted after major revision: 10 February 2009

Publication Date:
22 November 2017 (online)

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