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Re: Histological analysis of atherectomy specimens: an opportunity neglected to guide therapy preventing restenosis

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  1. Department of Clinical Radiology Kuopio, University Hospital Kuopio, Finland

    Xiaoming Yang M.D., Ph.D., Hannu Manninen M.D., Ph.D. & Seppo Solmakallio M.D., Ph.D.

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Yang, X., Manninen, H. & Solmakallio, S. Re: Histological analysis of atherectomy specimens: an opportunity neglected to guide therapy preventing restenosis. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 18, 135–136 (1995). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02807240

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