The pulmonary physician and critical care. 5. Management of pulmonary embolism.

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Published in Thorax on October 01, 1992

Authors

H H Gray1, S Firoozan

Author Affiliations

1: Wessex Cardiothoracic Unit, Southampton General Hospital.

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