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Abnormal QTc intervals and autonomic dysfunction.

A Vardhan·M K Bhatnagar·A Goel
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A Vardhan, M K Bhatnagar, A Goel. 1996. Abnormal QTc intervals and autonomic dysfunction.. https://doi.org/10.1002/(sici)1096-9136(199608)13%3A8%3C772%3A%3Aaid-dia165%3E3.0.co%3B2-u

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