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Ischemic stroke while on NOAC therapy in patients with atrial fibrillation: suggested treatment strategies

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De Magistris, I.L., Paciaroni, M. Ischemic stroke while on NOAC therapy in patients with atrial fibrillation: suggested treatment strategies. Intern Emerg Med 18, 963–967 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11739-023-03266-z

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