European Journal of Vascular & Endovascular Surgery
Volume 37, Issue 6 , Pages 633-639 , June 2009

Low Molecular Weight Heparin Significantly Reduces Embolisation After Carotid Endarterectomy – A Randomised Controlled Trial

Received 9 November 2008 ,Accepted 22 February 2009.

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doi: 10.1016/j.ejvs.2009.02.009

European Journal of Vascular & Endovascular Surgery
Volume 37, Issue 6 , Pages 633-639 , June 2009

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