International Journal of Cardiology
Volume 145, Issue 2 , Pages 354-355 , 19 November 2010

Reply to Yaman et al.'s Red cell distribution width and coronary artery disease

Received 30 December 2009 ,Accepted 3 February 2010.

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International Journal of Cardiology
Volume 145, Issue 2 , Pages 354-355 , 19 November 2010

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