Second-generation real-time 3D echocardiography: A revolutionary new technology

MedicaMundi

Volumn 47, Issue 2, 2003, Pages 34-40

  Franke, A ^a   Kuhl H P ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL RWTH AACHEN   (Germany)

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EID: 9244249110     PISSN: 00257664     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
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