The following contributors have indicated that they have a relationship that, in the context of their participation in the writing of a chapter for the ninth edition of Braunwald's Heart Disease, could be perceived by some people as a real or apparent conflict of interest, but do not consider that it has influenced the writing of their chapter. Codes for the disclosure information (institution[s] and nature of relationship[s]) are provided below.
Relationship CodesA—Stock options or bond holdings in a for-profit corporation or self-directed pension plan
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C—Employment (full or part-time)
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