Journal of Vascular Nursing
Volume 23, Issue 1 , Pages 33-35 , March 2005

Venous disorders: Overview of current practice

  • Mary Sieggreen, MSN, RN, CS, NP, CVN

      Affiliations

    • Mary Sieggreen, MSN, RN, CS, NP, CVN, is a Vascular Nurse Practitioner at the Harper Hospital, Detroit, Mich
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to: Mary Sieggreen, MSN, RN, C, NP, CVN, Harper Hospital, 3990 John R., Detroit, MI 48201

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PII: S1062-0303(04)00133-5

doi: 10.1016/j.jvn.2004.10.003

Journal of Vascular Nursing
Volume 23, Issue 1 , Pages 33-35 , March 2005

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