Vol 80, Supp. IV (2022): Zeszyty Edukacyjne 4/2022
Wytyczne ESC
Published online: 2023-06-15
Wytyczne ESC 2022 dotyczące postępowania u pacjentów z komorowymi zaburzeniami rytmu serca oraz zapobiegania nagłej śmierci sercowej. Suplement
DOI: 10.33963/v.kp.92564
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