International Journal of Cardiology
Volume 125, Issue 2 , Pages 203-208 , 10 April 2008

Adherence in heart failure in the elderly: Problem and possible solutions

  • Martje H.L. van der Wal

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Department of Cardiology, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Poortgebouw B03, PO Box 30.001, The Netherlands. Tel.: +31 50 361 4889.
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  • Tiny Jaarsma

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PII: S0167-5273(07)01676-2

doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2007.10.011

International Journal of Cardiology
Volume 125, Issue 2 , Pages 203-208 , 10 April 2008

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