American Heart Journal
Volume 146, Issue 6 , Pages 941-943 , December 2003

The winter's tale—and toll

  • Eric S. Williams, MD

      Affiliations

    • Krannert Institute of Cardiology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Ind, USA
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  • Douglas P. Zipes, MD

      Affiliations

    • Krannert Institute of Cardiology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Ind, USA

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doi: 10.1016/S0002-8703(03)00425-3

American Heart Journal
Volume 146, Issue 6 , Pages 941-943 , December 2003

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