European Journal of Internal Medicine
Volume 20, Issue 4 , Pages 378-382 , July 2009

Systolic and diastolic function in patients with systemic sclerosis

Received 12 June 2008 ,Revised 22 September 2008 ,Accepted 24 October 2008.

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doi: 10.1016/j.ejim.2008.10.011

European Journal of Internal Medicine
Volume 20, Issue 4 , Pages 378-382 , July 2009

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