J Cardiovasc Ultrasound.  2011 Sep;19(3):126-127. 10.4250/jcu.2011.19.3.126.

Aortic Root Volume and Geometry: Ready for Clinical Application?

• Song JM

• KMID: 1980365
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4250/jcu.2011.19.3.126

Abstract

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