International Journal of Cardiology
Volume 135, Issue 2 , Pages 260-261 , 26 June 2009

Is there a beneficial effect of folic acid on carotid intima-media thickness?

Received 20 February 2008 ,Accepted 1 March 2008.

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PII: S0167-5273(08)00495-6

doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2008.03.028

International Journal of Cardiology
Volume 135, Issue 2 , Pages 260-261 , 26 June 2009

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