Ortner’s syndrome: Focused cardiac ultrasound and rapid ultrasound in shock examination at emergency department unfold the life-threatening cause for a cardiovocal condition
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An ultrasound program for the emergency department.
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عنوان ژورنال: Hong Kong Journal of Emergency Medicine
سال: 2018
ISSN: 1024-9079,2309-5407
DOI: 10.1177/1024907918755163