Pulmonary Embolism Triage: When to Do What
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.14797/mdcvj.1394 | Journal eISSN: 1947-6108
Language: English
Page range: 65 - 67
Submitted on: Apr 10, 2024
Accepted on: Apr 12, 2024
Published on: May 16, 2024
Published by: Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center
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