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Madalosso, M., Giada, F., Raviele, A. (2006). Compression Stockings to Combat Vasovagal Syncope: What Is the Rationale?. In: Raviele, A. (eds) Cardiac Arrhythmias 2005. Springer, Milano. https://doi.org/10.1007/88-470-0371-7_84
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