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Editorial
. 2019 Apr 2;8(7):e012348.
doi: 10.1161/JAHA.119.012348.

Life-Saving Medications: The Urgent Need for Guideline Adherence and Patient Acceptance

Lynne T Braun  1
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Editorial

Life-Saving Medications: The Urgent Need for Guideline Adherence and Patient Acceptance

Lynne T Braun. J Am Heart Assoc. .

Abstract

See Article by Bradley et al.

Keywords: Editorials; cardiovascular disease prevention; patient education/teaching; statin therapy.

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