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. 1995 Oct;74(4):335–336. doi: 10.1136/hrt.74.4.335

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: PMC484031  PMID: 7488440

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