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Progression of myocardial dysfunction in asymptomatic patients with severe aortic insufficiency

  1. R. Scognamiglio M.D.*,
  2. G. Fasoli M.D.,
  3. S. Dalla VOLTA M.D.

Article first published online: 5 FEB 2009

DOI: 10.1002/clc.4960090404

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Clinical Cardiology

Clinical Cardiology

Volume 9, Issue 4, pages 151–156, April 1986

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Scognamiglio, R., Fasoli, G. and Dalla VOLTA, S. (1986), Progression of myocardial dysfunction in asymptomatic patients with severe aortic insufficiency. Clin Cardiol, 9: 151–156. doi: 10.1002/clc.4960090404

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  1. Department of Cardiology, University of Padua, Padua, Italy

*Cattedra di Cardiologia Policlinico, v. Giustiniani 2 35100 Padua, Italy

Publication History

  1. Issue published online: 5 FEB 2009
  2. Article first published online: 5 FEB 2009
  3. Manuscript Accepted: 6 MAY 1985
  4. Manuscript Received: 30 JAN 1985

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