Artery Research
Volume 1 , Pages S15-S22 , 2006

Lifestyle modification and arterial stiffness and wave reflections: A more natural way to prolong arterial health

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doi: 10.1016/S1872-9312(07)70003-0

Artery Research
Volume 1 , Pages S15-S22 , 2006

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