International Journal of Cardiology
Volume 129, Issue 3 , Pages 394-398 , 13 October 2008

Low utilisation of cardiovascular risk reducing therapy in patients with acute coronary syndromes and non-obstructive coronary artery disease

Received 17 September 2007 ,Accepted 11 December 2007.

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doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2007.12.023

International Journal of Cardiology
Volume 129, Issue 3 , Pages 394-398 , 13 October 2008

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