Distribution and determinants of right ventricular area in healthy adults measured by two-dimensional echocardiography

M. Lichtblau, E. Grünig, J. Biskupek, A. D'Andrea, N. Ehlken, C. Nagel, J. Weidenhammer, P. Henn, C. Fischer, E. Bossone (Heidelberg, Germany; Naples, Salerno, Italy)

Source: International Congress 2014 – COPD and PAH related imaging
Session: COPD and PAH related imaging
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 651

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