International Journal of Obstetric Anesthesia
Volume 16, Issue 1 , Pages 68-73 , January 2007

Cardiomyopathy in pregnancy and caesarean section: Four case reports

,Accepted 1 July 2006.

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doi: 10.1016/j.ijoa.2006.07.006

International Journal of Obstetric Anesthesia
Volume 16, Issue 1 , Pages 68-73 , January 2007

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