The arrhythmogenic burden beyond pregnancy: lights and shadows.

Eur J Prev Cardiol

Department of Cardiovascular Prevention and Gender Medicine, I.R.C.C.S Policlinico San Donato, Via Morandi 30, 20097 San Donato Milanese, Italy.

Published: September 2024


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