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Skliros, E., Vasibossis, A., Loumakis, P. et al. Evaluation of hypertension control in Greek primary care units. The VANK study. J Hum Hypertens 17, 297–298 (2003). https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.jhh.1001540
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