American Journal of Cardiology
Volume 104, Issue 6 , Pages 850-855 , 15 September 2009

Effects of Percutaneous Aortic Valve Replacement on Coronary Blood Flow Assessed With Transesophageal Doppler Echocardiography in Patients With Severe Aortic Stenosis

Received 17 March 2009 ,Revised 2 May 2009 ,Accepted 2 May 2009.

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PII: S0002-9149(09)01047-9

doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2009.05.012

American Journal of Cardiology
Volume 104, Issue 6 , Pages 850-855 , 15 September 2009

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