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Improving survival of animal models with implanted artificial heart valves

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Figure 2: Sample clinical pathology and vital signs flow-sheet.

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Hampshire, V. Improving survival of animal models with implanted artificial heart valves. Lab Anim 45, 293–296 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1038/laban.1061

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