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Editorial
. 2007 Nov-Dec;18(6):351-2.

Beta-blockers and the treatment of hypertension: it is time to move on

Charles Shey Wiysonge, Jimmy Volmink, Lionel H Opie
Editorial

Beta-blockers and the treatment of hypertension: it is time to move on

Charles Shey Wiysonge et al. Cardiovasc J Afr. 2007 Nov-Dec.
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