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European Society of Cardiology Congress.

ABSTRACT: More than 33,000 cardiologists and allied medical professionals gathered in Rome to share the latest cardiac research. We review key sessions from a wide range of therapeutic areas, including anticoagulation, obesity, and hypercholesterolemia.

SUBMITTER: Alexander W

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5047003 | biostudies-other | 2016 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-other

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European Society of Cardiology Congress.

Alexander Walter W

P & T : a peer-reviewed journal for formulary management 20161001 10

More than 33,000 cardiologists and allied medical professionals gathered in Rome to share the latest cardiac research. We review key sessions from a wide range of therapeutic areas, including anticoagulation, obesity, and hypercholesterolemia. ...[more]

PMID: 27757004

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