Differences in generalist and specialist physicians' knowledge and use of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors for congestive heart failure.

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Published in J Gen Intern Med on September 01, 1997

Authors

M H Chin1, P D Friedmann, C K Cassel, R M Lang

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1: Section of General Internal Medicine, University of Chicago (Ill) Medical Center 60637, USA.

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