Diagnostic strategies for suspected pulmonary embolism

M. Pistolesi, F. Lavorini, G. Allescia, M. Miniati

Source: Eur Respir Mon; 2004: 30: 89–105
Journal Issue: Imaging
Disease area: Pulmonary vascular diseases

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