Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia
Volume 22, Issue 6 , Pages 806-810 , December 2008

Drug-Eluting Stents: Patient Understanding of the Risks of Premature Cessation of Antiplatelet Drugs

  • Terrence L. Trentman, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Anesthesiology, Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, AZ
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to Terrence L. Trentman, MD, Department of Anesthesiology, Mayo Clinic, 5777 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85054
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  • David M. Rosenfeld, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Anesthesiology, Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, AZ
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  • David R. Danielson, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Anesthesiology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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  • Susan G. Hagstrom, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Anesthesiology, Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, AZ

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PII: S1053-0770(08)00112-2

doi: 10.1053/j.jvca.2008.04.021

Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia
Volume 22, Issue 6 , Pages 806-810 , December 2008

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