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Biyalirudin: a proven alternative to heparin for PTCA in patients with unstable angina

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Biyalirudin: a proven alternative to heparin for PTCA in patients with unstable angina. Drugs Ther. Perspect 18, 1–4 (2002). https://doi.org/10.2165/00042310-200218120-00001

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