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The role of beta-receptor and calcium-entry-blocking agents in acute myocardial infarction in the thrombolytic ear: Can the results of thrombolytic reperfusion be enhanced?

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    Cari J. Lavie, Joseph G. Murphy & Bernard J. Gersh

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Lavie, C.J., Murphy, J.G. & Gersh, B.J. The role of beta-receptor and calcium-entry-blocking agents in acute myocardial infarction in the thrombolytic ear: Can the results of thrombolytic reperfusion be enhanced?. Cardiovasc Drug Ther 2, 601–607 (1988). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00054199

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