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. 2007;15(9):283-5.
doi: 10.1007/BF03086000.

The 'broken heart' syndrome: What can be learned from the tears and distress?

M J M Cramer  1 , B De Boeck, P G Melman, G-J Sieswerda
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The 'broken heart' syndrome: What can be learned from the tears and distress?

M J M Cramer et al. Neth Heart J. 2007.
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