International Journal of Cardiology
Volume 136, Issue 2 , Pages 151-155 , 14 August 2009

Initial echocardiographic characteristics of pericardial effusion determine the pericardial complications

Received 14 November 2007 ,Revised 25 March 2008 ,Accepted 23 April 2008.

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doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2008.04.033

International Journal of Cardiology
Volume 136, Issue 2 , Pages 151-155 , 14 August 2009

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