Journal of Vascular Nursing
Volume 26, Issue 2 , Pages 53-57 , June 2008

Minimally invasive vein therapy and treatment options for endovenous heat-induced thrombus

  • Krista Frasier, BS, RVT
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  • Victoria Latessa, MSN, ANP, ACNP, C

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    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author: Victoria Latessa, MSN, ANP, ACNP, C, Lenox Hill Hospital, 130 E. 77th St., 13th Floor, New York, NY 10021.

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 The authors hold no financial interest in any product or manufacturer mentioned in this article.

PII: S1062-0303(08)00035-6

doi: 10.1016/j.jvn.2008.03.002

Journal of Vascular Nursing
Volume 26, Issue 2 , Pages 53-57 , June 2008

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