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Thromb Haemost 2000; 83(02): 348-349
DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1613811
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A Case Report of a Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria with Increased Coagulation Activation Markers while on Treatment with LMWH with Anti-Xa Levels above the Therapeutic Range

Yale S. Arkel
1   From the Blood Disorder Center for Hemostasis and Thrombosis, Overlook Hospital/Atlantic Health System, Summit, NJ, USA
,
De-Hui W. Ku
1   From the Blood Disorder Center for Hemostasis and Thrombosis, Overlook Hospital/Atlantic Health System, Summit, NJ, USA
,
Cathryn Lake
1   From the Blood Disorder Center for Hemostasis and Thrombosis, Overlook Hospital/Atlantic Health System, Summit, NJ, USA
,
Xuan Lam
1   From the Blood Disorder Center for Hemostasis and Thrombosis, Overlook Hospital/Atlantic Health System, Summit, NJ, USA
,
Arthur Spielvogel
1   From the Blood Disorder Center for Hemostasis and Thrombosis, Overlook Hospital/Atlantic Health System, Summit, NJ, USA
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Received 06 July 1999

Accepted after revision 14 September 1999

Publication Date:
11 December 2017 (online)

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