American Journal of Cardiology
Volume 104, Issue 10, Supplement , Pages 39E-45E , 16 November 2009

The Effects of Cholesterol Ester Transfer Protein Inhibition on Cholesterol Efflux

  • Alan R. Tall, MD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress for reprints: Alan R. Tall, MD, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, New York 10032

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PII: S0002-9149(09)02379-0

doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2009.09.018

American Journal of Cardiology
Volume 104, Issue 10, Supplement , Pages 39E-45E , 16 November 2009

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