Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Academy of Medicine, Institute of Cardiology, Laboratory of Population Studies, Sukileliu str. 17, LT-50009, Kaunas, Lithuania
Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Academy of Medicine, Institute of Cardiology, Laboratory of Population Studies, Sukileliu str. 17, LT-50009, Kaunas, Lithuania
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