Spontaneous closure of an acquired ventricular septal defect.
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چکیده
Ventricular septal defect (VSD) is a rare but serious complication of acute myocardial infarction requiring early surgical intervention. A patient with acquired VSD that spontaneously closed over three months is presented. The literature on spontaneous closure of acquired VSDs is also reviewed.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Postgraduate medical journal
دوره 78 921 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2002