Computed tomography to assess risk of death in acute pulmonary embolism: a meta-analysis

Becattini Cecilia, Agnelli Giancarlo, Germini Federico, Vedovati Maria Cristina

Source: Eur Respir J 2014; 43: 1678-1690
Journal Issue: June
Disease area: Pulmonary vascular diseases

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