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Original Article

The Effect of a Non-Selective Lipophilic Beta-Blocker on the Blood Pressure and Noradrenaline, Vasopressin, Cortisol and Renin Release During Alcohol Withdrawal

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Pages 1147-1160 | Published online: 03 Jul 2009

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