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HIV, pressure wave reflections, and arterial stiffness: It’s a matter of time

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Schillaci, G., Pucci, G. & De Socio, G.V.L. HIV, pressure wave reflections, and arterial stiffness: It’s a matter of time. Artery Res 3, 100–103 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.artres.2009.10.182

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