Venous thromboembolism: diagnosis and management  of pulmonary embolism

John W Eikelboom,* Graeme J Hankey,^† Wai Khoon Ho,^‡ Cindy H Lee§

1 Thrombosis Service, McMaster University, HHS General Divison, 237 Barton Street East, Hamilton, ON L8L2X2, Canada
4 Royal Perth Hospital, Perth, WA. eikelbj@mcmaster.ca

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