Korean Circ J.  2025 Feb;55(2):161-163. 10.4070/kcj.2024.0228.

Early Versus Late Initiation of Warfarin Post-Cesarean Section: A Step Forward in Managing Mechanical Heart Valve Patients

• Choi YJ

• KMID: 2565422
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4070/kcj.2024.0228

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