Korean Circulation Journal

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Echocardiographic Measurement of Left Atrial Strain as a Tool for Assessing Left Atrial Function and Geometric Change

  • Kim, Kye-Hun (Department of Cardiology, Chonnam National University Hospital, The Research Institute of Medical Sciences of Chonnam National University)
  • Published : 2012.05.31
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