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Li, J., Zitron, E., Katus, H.A. et al. PMS: premenstrual storm? An unusual cause of electrical storm in a young woman with vasospastic angina. Clin Res Cardiol 100, 367–371 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00392-010-0254-3
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