Avoiding Bleeding Complications: Heparin Bolus or Weight Based - Does it Make a Difference Between the Sexes?

Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg

Department of Surgery, Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, University of Connecticut, Farmington, CT, USA. Electronic address:

Published: November 2022

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