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Viigimaa, M., Allikmets, K., Parik, T. et al. Tasosartan and Hydroclorothiazide as Combination Therapy in the Treatment of Severe Essential Hypertension: Comparison with Enalapril. Cardiovasc Drugs Ther 14, 447–449 (2000). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1007876519124
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