American Journal of Cardiology
Volume 98, Issue 2 , Pages 272-274 , 15 July 2006

Effect of Exercise on Frequency of Stent Fracture in the Superficial Femoral Artery

Received 6 December 2005 ,Revised 19 January 2006 ,Accepted 19 January 2006.

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PII: S0002-9149(06)00683-7

doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2006.01.091

American Journal of Cardiology
Volume 98, Issue 2 , Pages 272-274 , 15 July 2006

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