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Thromb Haemost 2012; 108(01): 3-5
DOI: 10.1160/TH12-05-0324
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Oral anticoagulation in chronic kidney disease: A huge challenge

Vanessa Roldán
1   Hematology and Medical Oncology Unit, Hospital Universitario Morales Meseguer, University of Murcia, Spain
,
Francisco Marín
2   Cardiology Unit, Hospital Universitario Virgen de la Arrixaca, University of Murcia, Spain
› Author Affiliations Financial support: This work was partially supported by PI11/1256 from ISCIII.
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Received: 16 May 2012

Accepted: 16 May 2012

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22 November 2017 (online)

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