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Original Article

Cost-effectiveness analysis of the use of a high-intensity statin compared to a low-intensity statin in the management of patients with familial hypercholesterolaemia

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Pages 529-536 | Accepted 18 Nov 2009, Published online: 17 Dec 2009

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