American Journal of Cardiology
Volume 78, Issue 3 , Pages 354-357 , 1 August 1996

Concomitant Factors of Decompensation in Chronic Heart Failure

Received 29 November 1995 ,Accepted 16 February 1996.

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American Journal of Cardiology
Volume 78, Issue 3 , Pages 354-357 , 1 August 1996

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