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Diagnosing heparin induced thrombocytopenia in critically ill patients

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The researchers wish to acknowledge the support of the UK NIHR Biomedical Research Centre Scheme.

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  1. Centre for Perioperative Medicine and Critical Care Research, Imperial College, Hammersmith Hospital, Du Cane Road, London, UK

    J. O. J. Davies, P. Patel & Z. Zoumot

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Davies, J.O.J., Patel, P. & Zoumot, Z. Diagnosing heparin induced thrombocytopenia in critically ill patients. Intensive Care Med 36, 1447–1448 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00134-010-1806-8

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