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The percutaneous treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale, an effective and safe therapeutic choice

  • S. Evola EMAIL logo , R. Trovato , B. Kauroo , L. Alioto , V. Sucato , A. Quagliana , S. Magro , R. Tona , G. Novo , G. Andolina , P. Assennato and S. Novo
From the journal Open Medicine

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