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European Heart Journal 2001 22(8):617-618; doi:10.1053/euhj.2000.2494
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Coronary revascularization, when it needs to be done it needs to be done

H. Mehta and B. Meier

Swiss Cardiovascular Center Bern, University Hospital, Bern, Switzerland

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