Korean Circulation Journal

The Korean Society of Cardiology (대한심장학회)
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Cryptogenic Stroke, Patent Foramen Ovale Closure, and Mid to Long-term Outcomes: Rising Shadows of Doubt

  • Luca Dell'Angela (Division of Cardiology, Cardio-Thoracic and Vascular Department, Gorizia & Monfalcone Hospital, Azienda Sanitaria Universitaria Giuliano Isontina (ASUGI)) ;
  • Gian Luigi Nicolosi (Department of Cardiology, Policlinico San Giorgio)
  • Received : 2023.05.26
  • Accepted : 2023.07.13
  • Published : 2023.09.01
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