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Thromb Haemost 2010; 103(01): 9-10
DOI: 10.1160/TH09-11-0778
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Testosterone, tissue factor inhibition and vascular aging

Felicita Andreotti
1   Institute of Cardiology, Gemelli University Hospital, Rome, Italy
,
Giuseppe Ferrante
1   Institute of Cardiology, Gemelli University Hospital, Rome, Italy
,
Filippo Crea
1   Institute of Cardiology, Gemelli University Hospital, Rome, Italy
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Received: 17 November 2009

Accepted: 17 November 2009

Publication Date:
22 November 2017 (online)

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