The Journal of Pediatrics
Volume 153, Issue 1 , Pages 9-11 , July 2008

Reduced Iron Stores and Its Effect on Vasovagal Syncope (Simple Faint)

  • Julian M. Stewart, MD, PhD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Julian M. Stewart, MD, PhD, Research Division and Hypotension Laboratory, New York Medical College, Suite 3050, 19 Bradhurst Ave, Hawthorne, NY 10532.

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PII: S0022-3476(08)00202-3

doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2008.03.010

The Journal of Pediatrics
Volume 153, Issue 1 , Pages 9-11 , July 2008

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