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Current Status of Distal Embolization in Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: Mechanical and Pharmacological Strategies

Joost DE Haecka Academic Medical Center University of Amsterdam Department of CardiologyPO BOX 226601105 AZAmsterdamThe Netherlands Tel.: +31 20 566 2609 Fax: +31 20 696 [email protected]Correspondence[email protected]
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Niels JW Veroudenb Academic Medical Center University of Amsterdam Department of CardiologyPO BOX 226601105 AZAmsterdamThe Netherlands Tel.: +31 20 566 2609 Fax: +31 20 696 [email protected]
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José PS Henriquesc Academic Medical Center University of Amsterdam Department of CardiologyPO BOX 226601105 AZAmsterdamThe Netherlands Tel.: +31 20 566 2609 Fax: +31 20 696 [email protected]
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Karel T Kochd Academic Medical Center University of Amsterdam Department of CardiologyPO BOX 226601105 AZAmsterdamThe Netherlands Tel.: +31 20 566 2609 Fax: +31 20 696 [email protected]
Pages 385-402 | Published online: 06 Aug 2009

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