American Journal of Cardiology
Volume 97, Issue 6 , Pages 772-774 , 15 March 2006

Effect of Statin Treatment on Coronary Collateral Development in Patients With Diabetes Mellitus

Received 11 May 2005 ,Revised 22 September 2005 ,Accepted 22 September 2005.

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PII: S0002-9149(05)02060-6

doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2005.09.124

American Journal of Cardiology
Volume 97, Issue 6 , Pages 772-774 , 15 March 2006