Diagnostic delay of pulmonary embolism in primary and secondary care: A retrospective study

S. Walen, R. Damoiseaux, S. Uil, J. W. van den Berg (Zwolle, Hattem, Netherlands)

Source: Annual Congress 2012 - Distinguishing phenotypes and dealing with comorbidities in primary care
Session: Distinguishing phenotypes and dealing with comorbidities in primary care
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 3687
Disease area: Pulmonary vascular diseases

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