Journal of Psychosomatic Research
Volume 57, Issue 2 , Pages 183-188 , August 2004

The relationship between vital exhaustion, depression and comorbid illnesses in patients following first myocardial infarction

Received 27 November 2002 ,Accepted 10 September 2003.

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PII: S0022-3999(03)00610-X

doi: 10.1016/S0022-3999(03)00610-X

Journal of Psychosomatic Research
Volume 57, Issue 2 , Pages 183-188 , August 2004

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