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Oct 2017
12m 50s

Oct 27 Cardiology News

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Statins tied to diabetes risk and reduced bacterial infections, a novel use for hs-troponin, mitral-regurgitation management, and His-bundle pacing are reviewed in this week's podcast. 
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