Malignant vasovagal syncope: a randomised trial of metoprolol and clonidine.

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Published in Heart on March 01, 1997

Authors

M Biffi1, G Boriani, P Sabbatani, G Bronzetti, L Frabetti, R Zannoli, A Branzi, B Magnani

Author Affiliations

1: Institute of Cardiology, Policlinico S Orsola, University of Bologna, Italy.

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