American Journal of Cardiology
Volume 105, Issue 3 , Pages 404-407 , 1 February 2010

Behavior of Unrepaired Perimembranous Ventricular Septal Defect in Young Adults

Received 11 August 2009 ,Revised 9 September 2009 ,Accepted 9 September 2009.

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PII: S0002-9149(09)02418-7

doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2009.09.047

American Journal of Cardiology
Volume 105, Issue 3 , Pages 404-407 , 1 February 2010

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