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. 1995 Oct;45(399):517–519.

Investigation in general practice of patients with suspected heart failure: how should the essential echocardiographic service be delivered?

M C Colquhoun, C Waine, M J Monaghan, A D Struthers, P G Mills
PMCID: PMC1239400  PMID: 7492419

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