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Aging, Neuropsychology, and Cognition
A Journal on Normal and Dysfunctional Development
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Cognitive performance in older adults with stable heart failure: Longitudinal evidence for stability and improvement

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Pages 239-256 | Received 16 Jan 2013, Accepted 18 Jun 2013, Published online: 01 Aug 2013

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