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Thalidomide-induced bradycardia and its management

John Coutsouvelis and Carmela E Corallo
Med J Aust 2004; 180 (7): . || doi: 10.5694/j.1326-5377.2004.tb05980.x
Published online: 5 April 2004

John Coutsouvelis,* Carmela E Corallo


  • Box Hill Hospital, Nelson Road, Box Hill, VIC 3128.



Acknowledgements: 

Associate Professor Joseph McKendrick, Director of Oncology, Box Hill Hospital; Dr Michael Tong, Haematologist, Box Hill Hospital; and Oncology Day Centre staff, Box Hill Hospital.

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