International Journal of Cardiology
Volume 135, Issue 2 , Pages 143-145 , 26 June 2009

Grading heart murmurs must always indicate the grading system used

Received 19 November 2008 ,Accepted 19 November 2008.

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International Journal of Cardiology
Volume 135, Issue 2 , Pages 143-145 , 26 June 2009

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