Thromb Haemost 2009; 101(03): 415-416
DOI: 10.1160/TH08-10-0645
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Atrial fibrillation and stroke risk prevention in real-life clinical practice

Kok Hoon Tay
University Department of Medicine, City Hospital, Birmingham, United Kingdom
,
Gregory Y. H. Lip
University Department of Medicine, City Hospital, Birmingham, United Kingdom
,
Deirdre A. Lane
University Department of Medicine, City Hospital, Birmingham, United Kingdom
› Author Affiliations
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Publication History

Received: 06 October 2008

Accepted: 02 February 2009

Publication Date:
24 November 2017 (online)

 

 
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