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Do marathon runners face an “ominous” risk of myocardial fibrosis?

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Shephard, R.J. Do marathon runners face an “ominous” risk of myocardial fibrosis?. Eur J Appl Physiol 111, 1225–1226 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00421-010-1727-9

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