Journal of Stroke & Cerebrovascular Diseases
Volume 17, Issue 6 , Pages 373-377 , November 2008

Comparison of the Effects of Diuretics on Blood Pressure and Arterial Stiffness in Patients With Stroke

Received 19 February 2008 ,Revised 22 April 2008 ,Accepted 29 April 2008.

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PII: S1052-3057(08)00146-8

doi: 10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2008.04.011

Journal of Stroke & Cerebrovascular Diseases
Volume 17, Issue 6 , Pages 373-377 , November 2008

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