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Regression of atherosclerotic renal artery stenosis with aggressive lipid lowering therapy

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Khong, T., Missouris, C., Belli, AM. et al. Regression of atherosclerotic renal artery stenosis with aggressive lipid lowering therapy. J Hum Hypertens 15, 431–433 (2001). https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.jhh.1001196

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