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Spontaneous and iatrogenic microembolization

A new concept for the pathogenesis of coronary artery disease

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  1. Departments of Cardiology and Pathophysiology, University Essen, Germany

    Gerd Heusch

  2. Zentrum für Innere Medizin, Medizinische Klinik und Poliklinik der Universität, Hufelandstraße 55, D-45122, Essen, Germany

    Raimund Erbel

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Erbel, R., Heusch, G. Spontaneous and iatrogenic microembolization. Herz 24, 493–495 (1999). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03044219

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