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Thromboembolism overview
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Thromboembolism is a general term describing both thrombosis and its main complication which is embolism.
Historical Perspective
Historical Perspective
The term was coined in 1848 by Rudolph Carl Virchow.[1]
References
References
- ↑ Hellemans, Alexander (1988). The Timetables of Science. New York, New York: Simon and Schuster. p. 317. ISBN 0671621300. Unknown parameter
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