Diagnostic work-up for suspected acute pulmonary embolism: the daily practice in a general hospital

G. P. M. Mannes, M. F. G. Ruinemans, K. L. van Felius (Almelo, The Netherlands)

Source: Annual Congress 2004 - Thrombo-embolic diseases
Session: Thrombo-embolic diseases
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 1790
Disease area: Pulmonary vascular diseases

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