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“Bridging” therapy in patients on long-term vitamin K antagonist treatment: a yet unsolved issue

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Baudo, F. “Bridging” therapy in patients on long-term vitamin K antagonist treatment: a yet unsolved issue. Int Emergency Med 1, 94–95 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02936532

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