Readiness Assessment of Mobile Health Applications in Coronary Artery Disease Management: A Systematic Review

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Ajlan, I. K., Yusof, A. F., AL-Dhief, F. T., & Safie, N. (2025). Readiness Assessment of Mobile Health Applications in Coronary Artery Disease Management: A Systematic Review. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 15(9), 1–25.

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