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Thromb Haemost 2002; 88(02): 354-355
DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1613210
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Effect of Factor XIII VAL34LEU Polymorphism on Thrombolytic Therapy in Premature Myocardial Infarction

Vanessa Roldán
1   Hematology Unit, Hospital de San Vicente, Alicante
,
Javier Corral
2   Hematology and Oncology Division, Hospital General Universitario, Murcia
,
Francisco Marín
3   Cardiology Service, Hospital General Universitario, Alicante, Spain
,
José Rivera
2   Hematology and Oncology Division, Hospital General Universitario, Murcia
,
Vicente Vicente
2   Hematology and Oncology Division, Hospital General Universitario, Murcia
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Received 16 December 2001

Accepted after resubmission 26 April 2002

Publication Date:
07 December 2017 (online)

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