International Journal of Cardiology
Volume 83, Issue 2 , Pages 191-193 , May 2002

Normal coronary arteries and isolated, regional, left ventricular dysfunction in myotonic dystrophy: a case report

Received 12 December 2001 ,Accepted 23 January 2002.

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International Journal of Cardiology
Volume 83, Issue 2 , Pages 191-193 , May 2002

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