Overdiagnosis of pulmonary embolism: definition, causes and implications

Claudia C. Dobler

Source: Breathe, 15 (1) 46; 10.1183/20734735.0339-2018
Journal Issue: March
Disease area: Pulmonary vascular diseases

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