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Olson DWM, Bettger JP, Alexander KP, et al. Transition of Care for Acute Stroke and Myocardial Infarction Patients: From Hospitalization to Rehabilitation, Recovery, and Secondary Prevention. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (US); 2011 Oct. (Evidence Reports/Technology Assessments, No. 202.)

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