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Thromb Haemost 2007; 97(04): 683
DOI: 10.1160/TH07-01-0013
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Nitric oxide synthase 3 genotypes and inflammatory markers in coronary artery disease patients

William Fergusson
1   Private practice, Rockville, Maryland, USA
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Received 08 January 2007

Accepted 11 February 2007

Publication Date:
24 November 2017 (online)

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