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Association of atherogenic index and mean platelet volume with coronary slow flow phenomenon

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|Sep 2026

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/rjc-2026-0027 | Journal eISSN: 2734-6382 | Journal ISSN: 1220-658X
Language: English
Published on: Sep 19, 2026
Published by: Romanian Society of Cardiology
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 4 issues per year

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