Recurrent patch dehiscence of left ventricular aneurysm, an unexpected cause.

Eur Heart J Cardiovasc Imaging

Cardiovascular Center Aalst, OLV Clinic Aalst, Moorselbaan 164, 9300 Aalst, Belgium.

Published: February 2024

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