Recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy (cardiovocal syndrome) in dilated cardiomyopathy - Reversal with optimal medical management
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عنوان ژورنال: Indian Heart Journal
سال: 2018
ISSN: 0019-4832
DOI: 10.1016/j.ihj.2018.10.374