Immunopharmacological Approach of Carvedilol in Chronic Chagas Heart Disease
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Correspondência: Carla Paixão Miranda • Rua Lindolfo Garcia, Alto do Córrego. CEP 38600-000, Paracatu, MG – Brasil E-mail: [email protected]; [email protected] Artigo recebido em 20/06/14; revisado em 15/08/14; aceito em 15/08/14. Palavras-chave Cardiomiopatia Chagásica; Adenosina Desaminase/ efeitos de drogas; Antioxidantes; Efeitos Colaterais e Reações Adversas Relacionados a Medicamentos.
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