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Noninvasive Determination of Vortex Formation Time Using Transesophageal Echocardiography During Cardiac Surgery
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Acceleration Time and Ratio of Acceleration Time and Ejection Time in Bicuspid Aortic Stenosis: A Valid Clinical
Jared E McSweeney1, Anita Macnab2, Keith Pearce2
1University of Manchester Medical School, Manchester, United Kingdom.
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