Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia
Volume 22, Issue 6 , Pages 803-805 , December 2008

Coronary Stents and Noncardiac Surgery: Treat the Patient, Not the Stent!

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doi: 10.1053/j.jvca.2008.09.003

Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia
Volume 22, Issue 6 , Pages 803-805 , December 2008

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