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. 1996 Apr;75(4):323–325. doi: 10.1136/hrt.75.4.323

Physical activity and the triggering of myocardial infarction: the case for regular exercise.

G H Tofler, M A Mittleman, J E Muller
PMCID: PMC484302  PMID: 8705753

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