Atrial fibrillation and thrombo- embolism: anticoagulants or devices?
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Mechanisms And Management Of Thrombo-Embolism In Atrial Fibrillation.
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عنوان ژورنال: European Heart Journal
سال: 2017
ISSN: 0195-668X,1522-9645
DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehx115