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- Lori M. Dickerson, PharmD, BCPS
- Peter J. Carek, MD, MS
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- Lori M. Dickerson, PharmD, BCPS
- Peter J. Carek, MD, MS
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- Lori M. Dickerson, PharmD, BCPS
- Peter J. Carek, MD
Bonet S, Agusti A, Arnau JM, et al. b-adrenergic blocking agents in heart failure. Benefits of vasodilating and nonvasodilating agents according...