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2Affliliation for author 2 (Name of institution, city, state)

3Affliliation for author 3 (Name of institution, city, state)

Corresponding author:

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Disclosure: Identify any conflicts of interest (financial or proprietary) and any prior presentation of the data.

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ABSTRACT

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Background:

Methods:

Results:

Conclusion:

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INTRODUCTION

METHODS

RESULTS

DISCUSSION

CONCLUSION

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REFERENCES

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Journal:

Breaux J, McLendon R, Stedman RB, Amedee RG, Piazza J, Wolterman R. Developing a standardized and sustainable resident sign-out process: an AIAMC National Initiative IV project. Ochsner J. 2014 Winter;14(4):563-568.

Book:

Sternbergh WC III. Treatment of aortic endograft migration. In: Stanley JC, Veith F, Wakefield TW, eds. Current Therapy in Vascular and Endovascular Surgery. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2014:278-281.

Website:

Lavie CJ. Straight Talk: Promoting the exercise vital sign in clinical practice. Cardiosource World News. 2014 Oct. http://www.cardiosource.org/News-Media/Publications/CardioSource-World-News/2014/10/Straight-Talk.aspx. Accessed December 12, 2014.

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