Thromb Haemost 2013; 110(06): 1110-1111
DOI: 10.1160/TH13-09-0780
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Recurrent venous thromboembolism: a role for ABO blood group?

Francesco Dentali
1   Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine University of Insubria, Varese, Italy
,
Massimo Franchini
2   Department of Transfusion Medicine and Hematology, “C. Poma” Hospital, Mantova, Italy
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Publication History

Received: 01 October 2013

Accepted after minor revision: 02 October 2013

Publication Date:
30 November 2017 (online)

Editorial on: Gandara et al. Thromb Haemost 2013; 1110: 1172-1179.

 
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