American Journal of Cardiology
Volume 97, Issue 1 , Pages 137-140 , 1 January 2006

Quantitative Estimation of Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction from Mitral Valve E-Point to Septal Separation and Comparison to Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Received 27 April 2005 ,Revised 26 July 2005 ,Accepted 26 July 2005.

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PII: S0002-9149(05)01683-8

doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2005.07.118

American Journal of Cardiology
Volume 97, Issue 1 , Pages 137-140 , 1 January 2006

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