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O’Brien E. The art of detecting hidden hypertension. Forum 2005;June:47-48
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O’Brien E. Stroke prevention. Irish Nursing 2008;16: Iss 3
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O’Brien E. Ireland failing in battle against CVD. Forum 2008;May:45-48
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