Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia
Volume 23, Issue 6 , Pages 807-812 , December 2009

Epidural Anesthesia in Elderly Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery

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doi: 10.1053/j.jvca.2009.02.003

Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia
Volume 23, Issue 6 , Pages 807-812 , December 2009

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