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Editorial
. 2008 Jun;24(5):493-4.
doi: 10.1007/s10554-008-9301-9. Epub 2008 Feb 22.

Strain and strain rate imaging: a promising tool for evaluation of ventricular function

L H B Baur
Editorial

Strain and strain rate imaging: a promising tool for evaluation of ventricular function

L H B Baur. Int J Cardiovasc Imaging. 2008 Jun.
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