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The surgical treatment of infective endocarditis: An overview

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Mestres, CA., Miró, J.M. & Hospital Clínico of Barcelona Infective Endocarditis Study Group. The surgical treatment of infective endocarditis: An overview. Indian J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 22, 28–35 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12055-006-0504-1

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