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Signal-Averaged Electrocardiogram in Physically Healthy, Chronic 3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) Users

, B.A., , Ph.D., , Ph.D., , D.O., Ph.D., , M.D. & , M.D., Ph.D.
Pages 712-720 | Published online: 07 Jul 2009

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