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Cola-induced hypokalaemia: pathophysiological mechanisms and clinical implications
Article first published online: 13 MAY 2009
DOI: 10.1111/j.1742-1241.2009.02051.x
© 2009 Blackwell Publishing Ltd
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Tsimihodimos, V., Kakaidi, V. and Elisaf, M. (2009), Cola-induced hypokalaemia: pathophysiological mechanisms and clinical implications. International Journal of Clinical Practice, 63: 900–902. doi: 10.1111/j.1742-1241.2009.02051.x
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