American Journal of Cardiology
Volume 78, Issue 3 , Pages 357-361 , 1 August 1996

Natural History and Left Ventricular Response in Chronic Aortic Regurgitation

Received 21 September 1995 ,Revised 16 February 1996 ,Accepted 16 February 1996.

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