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. 2009 Feb 3;22(3):173–178. doi: 10.1002/clc.4960220304

Enhanced external counterpulsation in the management of patients with cardiovascular disease

Ozlem Soran 1, Lawrence E Crawford 1, Virginia M Schneider 1, Arthur M Eldman 1,✉
PMCID: PMC6655819  PMID: 10084058

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