J Cardiovasc Ultrasound.  2014 Sep;22(3):111-112. 10.4250/jcu.2014.22.3.111.

Accurate and Reproducible Measurements of Right Ventricular Function in Daily Practice

• Choi EY

• KMID: 2045425
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4250/jcu.2014.22.3.111

Abstract

No abstract available.

MeSH Terms

Ventricular Function, Right*

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