Combination therapy in hypertension: new recommendations
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چکیده
The recent publication of the American Hypertension Society (ASH) position paper on combination therapy in the treatment of hypertension is essential reading for all physicians and for South African medical aid funders.
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عنوان ژورنال:
دوره 21 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2010