J Cardiovasc Ultrasound.  2011 Jun;19(2):67-68. 10.4250/jcu.2011.19.2.67.

The Role of Mecahnical Dyssynchrony on Functional Mitral Regurgitation in Patients with Dilated Cardiomyopathy

• Kim JY

• KMID: 1980353
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4250/jcu.2011.19.2.67

Abstract

No abstract available.

MeSH Terms

Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
Humans
Mitral Valve Insufficiency

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