J Cardiovasc Ultrasound.  2013 Dec;21(4):163-164. 10.4250/jcu.2013.21.4.163.

Ventricular Torsion: Research Tool or Novel Clinical Indicator?

• Chang SA

• KMID: 2135413
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4250/jcu.2013.21.4.163

Abstract

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