Editorial
doi: 10.6061/clinics/2012(01)01.
Because scientists are unable to explain the unexplained, screening for cardiovascular abnormalities is a good method to protect against sudden unexpected death in patients with epilepsy
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Editorial
Because scientists are unable to explain the unexplained, screening for cardiovascular abnormalities is a good method to protect against sudden unexpected death in patients with epilepsy
Clinics (Sao Paulo).
2012.
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