Secondary prevention in coronary heart disease. Fact: lowering cholesterol saves lives
McKenna, C.J.; Sugrue, D.D.
Irish Medical Journal 88(6): 191
1995
ISSN/ISBN: 0332-3102 PMID: 8575912 Document Number: 449363
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