Patent foramen ovale causing position-dependent shunting in a patient, when laying down her corset

Grutters J.C., ten Berg J.M., van der Zeijden J., Jaarsma W., Ernst J.M.P.G., Westermann C.J.J.

Source: Eur Respir J 2001; 18: 731-733
Journal Issue: October

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