Echocardiographic features of tuberculous pericarditis.
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چکیده
Echocardiography is a sensitive diagnostic tool for detecting pericardial effusion and intrapericardial abnormalities. A-70-year old man was found to have tuberculous pericarditis. The history and echocardiographic findings are reported, and relevant literature is reviewed.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of the Chinese Medical Association : JCMA
دوره 66 10 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2003