Comparison between the administration of unfractionated heparin (UFH) and low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) in the treatment of pulmonary embolism

A. Kosma, A. Antoniadis, G. Koundi, G. Voudrislis, E. Markopoulou, E. Kalaitzidou, N. Galanis (Thessaloniki, Serres, Greece)

Source: Annual Congress 2007 - Venous thromboembolic disease
Session: Venous thromboembolic disease
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 3558
Disease area: Pulmonary vascular diseases

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