International Journal of Cardiology
Volume 135, Issue 2 , Pages 184-186 , 26 June 2009

Secondary prevention of coronary artery disease in urban Indian primary care

Received 30 April 2007 ,Revised 22 January 2008 ,Accepted 29 March 2008.

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☆ Disclosure: The study was supported by a financial grant from Serdia Pharmaceuticals (India) Pvt. Ltd., the manufacturers of perindopril to cover organizational expenses. No other financial consideration was involved, and the authors have no potential conflict of interest to declare.

PII: S0167-5273(08)00513-5

doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2008.03.047

International Journal of Cardiology
Volume 135, Issue 2 , Pages 184-186 , 26 June 2009

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