American Journal of Cardiology
Volume 102, Issue 12 , Pages 1614-1617 , 15 December 2008

Impact of “Nuisance” Bleeding on Clopidogrel Compliance in Patients Undergoing Intracoronary Drug-Eluting Stent Implantation

Received 23 June 2008 ,Revised 25 July 2008 ,Accepted 25 July 2008.

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PII: S0002-9149(08)01383-0

doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2008.07.063

American Journal of Cardiology
Volume 102, Issue 12 , Pages 1614-1617 , 15 December 2008

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