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. 1977 Jun;11(6):505-15.
doi: 10.1038/ki.1977.67.

Diuretics and potassium metabolism: a reassessment of the need, effectiveness and safety of potassium therapy

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Diuretics and potassium metabolism: a reassessment of the need, effectiveness and safety of potassium therapy

J P Kassirer et al. Kidney Int. 1977 Jun.
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