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Case Report

Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia leading to stroke, lower extremity arterial occlusive disease, and skin necrosis: A case report

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Pages 129-131 | Received 17 Jan 2013, Accepted 21 Feb 2013, Published online: 25 Mar 2013

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