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. 2017 Oct;13(10):617-619.

The Use of Nonselective Beta Blockers for Treatment of Portal Hypertension

Guadalupe Garcia-Tsao  1
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The Use of Nonselective Beta Blockers for Treatment of Portal Hypertension

Guadalupe Garcia-Tsao. Gastroenterol Hepatol (N Y). 2017 Oct.
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Dr Garcia-Tsao has no relevant conflicts of interest to disclose.

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