American Journal of Cardiology
Volume 78, Issue 3 , Pages 334-336 , 1 August 1996

A Cost Analysis of Coronary Stenting Without Anticoagulation Versus Stenting With Anticoagulation Using Warfarin

Received 1 December 1995 ,Revised 20 February 1996 ,Accepted 20 February 1996.

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American Journal of Cardiology
Volume 78, Issue 3 , Pages 334-336 , 1 August 1996