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Triple antithrombotic therapy with aspirin, clopidogrel and warfarin — a persisting dilemma

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    M. Zimarino, G. Renda & R. De Caterina

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Zimarino, M., Renda, G. & De Caterina, R. Triple antithrombotic therapy with aspirin, clopidogrel and warfarin — a persisting dilemma. Int Emergency Med 2, 163–164 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11739-007-0054-6

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