International Journal of Cardiology
Volume 135, Issue 3 , Pages 296-301 , 10 July 2009

Metabolic syndrome predicts lower functional recovery in female but not in male patients after an acute cardiac event

Received 9 December 2007 ,Accepted 6 March 2008.

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doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2008.03.094

International Journal of Cardiology
Volume 135, Issue 3 , Pages 296-301 , 10 July 2009

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