The Impact of Pregnancy in Patients with Thoracic Aortic Disease: Epidemiology, Risk Assessment, and Management Considerations
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.14797/mdcvj.1371 | Journal eISSN: 1947-6108
Language: English
Page range: 51 - 58
Submitted on: Feb 20, 2024
Accepted on: Feb 23, 2024
Published on: Mar 14, 2024
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