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Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Vol. 11, No. 4,
271-273 (2006)
DOI: 10.1177/1074248406296363
Enhanced External Counterpulsation: A New Modality in the Treatment of Angina and Heart Failure
Rohit R. Arora, MD, FACC
Department of Medicine, Chicago Medical School, Chicago, Illinois rohit.arora{at}med.va.gov
Ankur G. Shah, MD
Frankford Hospital, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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