American Journal of Cardiology
Volume 76, Issue 11 , Pages 785-787 , 15 October 1995

Effect of total adipose weight and systemic hypertension on left ventricular mass in children

Received 7 October 1994 ,Accepted 12 July 1995.

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American Journal of Cardiology
Volume 76, Issue 11 , Pages 785-787 , 15 October 1995

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