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Thromb Haemost 2014; 112(05): 853-856
DOI: 10.1160/th14-05-0433
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Solving the mystery of excessive warfarin-induced bleeding: A personal historical perspective

Jack Hirsh
1   Professor Emeritus, McMaster University. Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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Received: 27 May 2014

Accepted after major revision: 27 May 2014

Publication Date:
20 November 2017 (online)

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