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Gerosa, M., Chighizola, C. & Meroni, P.L. Aspirin in asymptomatic patients with confirmed positivity of antiphospholipid antibodies? Yes (in some cases). Intern Emerg Med 3, 201–203 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11739-008-0170-y
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