Coronary arteriovenous fistulae: a review.
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چکیده
Coronary arteriovenous fistulae are a coronary anomaly, presenting in 0.002% of the general population. Their etiology can be congenital or acquired. We present a review of recent literature related to their epidemiology, etiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnostic approach, and therapeutic management.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- The International journal of angiology : official publication of the International College of Angiology, Inc
دوره 23 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2014