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Proceedings: Left ventricular function after aortic valve replacement.

R Seabra-Gomes·R Sutton·J Parker
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R Seabra-Gomes, R Sutton, J Parker. 1974. Proceedings: Left ventricular function after aortic valve replacement.. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/4842637/

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