Fetal supraventricular tachycardia--a case report.
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چکیده
A gravid patient with fetal supraventricular tachycardia is presented. A review of this rare condition and the present recommended mode of therapy are discussed.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- The Medical journal of Malaysia
دوره 53 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1998