International Journal of Cardiology
Volume 135, Issue 1 , Pages e16-e19 , 12 June 2009

Severe reversible myocardial depression in a patient with Pseudomonas aeruginosa sepsis suggesting tako-tsubo cardiomyopathy

Received 6 December 2007 ,Accepted 1 March 2008.

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doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2008.03.032

International Journal of Cardiology
Volume 135, Issue 1 , Pages e16-e19 , 12 June 2009

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