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RESEARCH ARTICLE

J-Curve Phenomenon—Current Understanding and Clinical Implications

T Govindan Unni

Keywords : Curve,Hypertension,Hypoperfusion

Citation Information : Unni TG. J-Curve Phenomenon—Current Understanding and Clinical Implications. Hypertens J 2016; 2 (1):16-20.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10043-0024

Published Online: 01-12-2016

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2016; The Author(s).


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Unni TG. J-Curve Phenomenon—Current Understanding and Clinical Implications. Hypertens J 2016;2(1):16-20.


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