International Journal of Cardiology
Volume 135, Issue 3 , Pages e78-e79 , 10 July 2009

Insulin resistance as link between polycystic ovary syndrome and cardiovascular autonomic dysfunction

Received 2 January 2008 ,Accepted 24 April 2008.

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PII: S0167-5273(08)00624-4

doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2008.04.040

International Journal of Cardiology
Volume 135, Issue 3 , Pages e78-e79 , 10 July 2009

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