Initial survey of UK rheumatologists to inform a national cardio-rheumatology strategy.

Rheumatology (Oxford)

Centre for Musculoskeletal Research, Faculty of Biology, Medicine & Health, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK.

Published: October 2024

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