Thrombosis-The 50-year quest to replace warfarin

The 50-year quest to replace warfarin
For over 50 years, thrombosis has been treated with the anticoagulant warfarin. This video describes the timeline from the discovery of warfarin through to the recent approval of new oral anticoagulants that could provide long-sought alternatives to warfarin.
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