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Editorial
. 2016 Dec 14;37(47):3523-3524.
doi: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehw354. Epub 2016 Sep 1.

Valvular heart disease in older adults: seeking an ounce of prevention

Amil M Shah  1 , Scott D Solomon  2
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Editorial

Valvular heart disease in older adults: seeking an ounce of prevention

Amil M Shah et al. Eur Heart J. .
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