American Journal of Cardiology
Volume 103, Issue 6 , Pages 857-861 , 15 March 2009

Closure of Large Patent Ductus Arteriosus in Infants

Received 19 October 2008 ,Revised 20 November 2008 ,Accepted 20 November 2008.

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doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2008.11.044

American Journal of Cardiology
Volume 103, Issue 6 , Pages 857-861 , 15 March 2009

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