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Identification of “hibernating myocardium” by imaging approaches

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  1. Klinikum rechts der Isar, Nuklearmedizinische Klinik und Poliklinik der TU München, Ismaninger Straß 22, 81675, München, FRG

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Schwaiger, M. Identification of “hibernating myocardium” by imaging approaches. Basic Res Cardiol 90, 58–60 (1995). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00795123

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