[The syndrome of cardiac arrest induced by a chest blow--another reason for sudden death in athletes; a known accident causing sudden cardiac death in sports].
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Harefuah
دوره 140 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2001