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Coexistence of cardiomyopathy and pericardial effusion

A challenging diagnosis

Gleichzeitiges Bestehen einer Kardiomyopathie und eines Perikardergusses

Eine schwierige Diagnose

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E. Yalcinkaya–., H.R. Omar–. Coexistence of cardiomyopathy and pericardial effusion. Herz 39, 224–226 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00059-013-3961-5

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