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Meta-analysis

Meta-Analysis Comparing Direct Oral Anticoagulants to Vitamin K Antagonists for The Management of Left Ventricular Thrombus

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Pages 427-432 | Received 17 Jan 2021, Accepted 07 Apr 2021, Published online: 13 Apr 2021

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