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Real-World Evidence and Medical Affairs

Role of β-blockers in the cardiovascular disease continuum: a collaborative Delphi survey-based consensus from Asia-Pacific

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Pages 1671-1683 | Received 27 Apr 2023, Accepted 04 Sep 2023, Published online: 25 Sep 2023

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