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Aspirin and Antiplatelet Drugs in the Prevention of Cardiovascular Complications of Diabetes

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Zanchetti, A. (2007). Aspirin and Antiplatelet Drugs in the Prevention of Cardiovascular Complications of Diabetes. In: Mogensen, C.E. (eds) Pharmacotherapy of Diabetes: New Developments. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-69737-6_19

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