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. 1971 Jul;33(4):432–437. doi: 10.1136/hrt.33.4.432

Early rate of resolution of major pulmonary embolism. A study of angiographic and haemodynamic changes occurring in the first 24 to 48 hours.

I G McDonald, J Hirsh, G S Hale
PMCID: PMC487192  PMID: 5557454

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