Understanding cardiac "echo" reports. Practical guide for referring physicians.

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Published in Can Fam Physician on July 01, 2006

Authors

Neil H McAlister1, Nazlin K McAlister, Kenneth Buttoo

Author Affiliations

1: Medical Consultants Group, Pickering, ON. neilmac@durham.net

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