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2024-01-01
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Cardiology - Original Articles
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Waist circumference and altered metabolic indices are associated with increased resting pulse rate in middle-aged adults
Published: January 10, 2025641PDF_EARLY VIEW: 121 -
Quality of life, compliance with treatment, and challenges among patients undergoing cardiac intervention
Published: December 4, 2024686PDF_EARLY VIEW: 141 -
Lipid-lowering therapy in patients with coronary heart disease: an Italian real-life survey. Results from the Survey on Risk FactOrs and CardiovascuLar secondary prEvention and drug strategieS (SOFOCLES) in Italy
Published: September 10, 20242330PDF_EARLY VIEW: 312 -
Clinical and echocardiographic predictors of outcome in liver transplant patients
Published: August 28, 2024419PDF_EARLY VIEW: 83 -
First-degree atrioventricular block in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy patients: an easy and worthy prognostic marker?
Published: March 6, 20241084PDF_EARLY VIEW: 288 -
Screening of cardiac allograft vasculopathy in heart transplant patients with coronary computed tomography angiography
Published: February 12, 20241104PDF_EARLY VIEW: 286 -
Assessing cardiac resynchronization therapy response in heart failure patients: a comparative analysis of efficacy and outcomes between transvenous and epicardial leads
Published: February 7, 20241118PDF_EARLY VIEW: 207SUPPLEMENTARY: 50 -
Same-day discharge after elective percutaneous closure of patent foramen ovale
Published: February 2, 2024849PDF_EARLY VIEW: 278 -
Cardiovascular magnetic resonance in muscular dystrophies: looking ahead
Published: February 2, 2024725PDF_EARLY VIEW: 255
Cardiology - Reviews
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The role of genetics in the prognosis of acute myocarditis: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Published: February 25, 2025255PDF_EARLY VIEW: 101SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIAL: 13 -
Transcatheter edge-to-edge mitral valve repair versus medical therapy for secondary mitral regurgitation: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Published: February 6, 2025494PDF_EARLY VIEW: 166SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIAL: 15 -
A decade’s summary of transcatheter tricuspid valve repair
Published: July 25, 20244450PDF_EARLY VIEW: 166 -
Exercise training for patients with heart failure and preserved ejection fraction. A narrative review
Published: July 23, 2024739PDF_EARLY VIEW: 302 -
The current paradigm of cardiac troponin increase among athletes
Published: April 30, 2024920PDF_EARLY VIEW: 231
Cardiology - Case Reports
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Dual device intervention for stroke prevention and bradycardia: a case report
Published: February 12, 2025285PDF_EARLY VIEW: 94 -
Cardiac involvement of Gorlin-Goltz syndrome: new light among the shadows of an old congenital disorder
Published: February 3, 2025249PDF_EARLY VIEW: 61 -
Ghostly intrusion on a frightful Halloween night: a case report of dual valve endocarditis
Published: January 22, 2025291PDF_EARLY VIEW: 65 -
An unexpected and tumultuous diagnosis of a left atrial mass
Published: January 21, 2025321PDF_EARLY VIEW: 46 -
The gatekeeper images in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy: the role of native T1 mapping in Anderson-Fabry disease
Published: December 23, 2024642PDF_EARLY VIEW: 154 -
“Hot phase” clinical presentation of biventricular arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy: when the perfect electrical storm spontaneously stops
Published: October 18, 2024570PDF_EARLY VIEW: 228VIDEO 1: 22VIDEO 2: 12VIDEO 3: 19 -
A case of a huge aortic pseudo-aneurysm following aortic bioprosthetic endocarditis: the key role of 3D echocardiography
Published: September 23, 2024297PDF_EARLY VIEW: 102 -
Optimal treatment strategies for coronary heart disease in cancer patients: a complex clinical case
Published: September 12, 2024298PDF_EARLY VIEW: 114 -
An incidental finding of localized aortic arch dissection in a polytraumatized patient. A case report and state of the art of non-A non-B aortic dissection
Published: September 12, 2024247PDF_EARLY VIEW: 101 -
Aortic pseudoaneurysm with a fistula between the non-coronary sinus and right atrium: a case report
Published: August 29, 2024326PDF_EARLY VIEW: 90 -
Severe heart failure and intracardiac thrombosis: going beyond the appearance for diagnosis and treatments
Published: May 2, 2024703PDF_EARLY VIEW: 311 -
Asymptomatic giant ascending aortic aneurysm: a challenging surgical strategy for a silent bicuspid aortopathy
Published: March 18, 2024515PDF_EARLY VIEW: 184 -
Pulmonary edema in a young male with severe uncontrolled cardiovascular risk factors and pan-vascular atherosclerosis: a case report
Published: March 12, 20241489PDF_EARLY VIEW: 341 -
Transplantation of heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia living donor liver resulting in early myocardial infarction: a possible dangerous link
Published: January 16, 2024530PDF_EARLY VIEW: 294
Pneumology - Original Articles
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Comparative study between ultrasound-guided closed pleural biopsy and thoracoscopic pleural biopsy in undiagnosed exudative pleural effusions
Published: March 18, 202529PDF_EARLY VIEW: 13 -
Trajectory of the response to bronchodilator and respiratory outcomes in adults with asthma-like symptoms
Published: March 17, 202554PDF_EARLY VIEW: 19 -
Acute effects of heated tobacco smoking: a single-center study
Published: March 17, 202597PDF_EARLY VIEW: 25 -
Prospective assessment of venous thromboembolism in lung cancer patients using a standardized screening protocol
Published: February 24, 2025345PDF_EARLY VIEW: 116SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIAL: 14 -
Real-world data on home high-flow nasal cannula oxygen therapy in end-stage respiratory disease
Published: February 24, 2025326PDF_EARLY VIEW: 95 -
Assessing the key factors contributing to non-adherence to pulmonary tuberculosis treatment: a descriptive study
Published: February 7, 2025386PDF: 115 -
Tobacco prevalence among adults in the urban slums of Delhi: results from a cross-sectional survey
Published: February 5, 2025245PDF_EARLY VIEW: 46 -
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and heart failure in real life: the tip of the iceberg in the sea of comorbidities. A prospective observational study
Published: February 4, 2025327PDF_EARLY VIEW: 120 -
Virtual bronchoscopic navigation and guided radial endobronchial ultrasound for peripheral pulmonary lesions: harmonizing modalities to optimize accuracy
Published: January 29, 2025279PDF_EARLY VIEW: 102 -
Role of interleukin-4 receptor α polymorphism in patients with asthma and its correlation with asthma severity
Published: January 27, 2025196PDF_EARLY VIEW: 128 -
Significance of N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide levels in lung cancer
Published: January 27, 2025347PDF_EARLY VIEW: 109 -
Inhaled corticosteroids in asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease combined phenotype: when to use and what to expect?
Published: January 22, 2025553PDF_EARLY VIEW: 229 -
Frequency of viral etiology in community-acquired pneumonia
Published: January 17, 2025423PDF_EARLY VIEW: 132SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIAL: 9 -
Smoking patterns and outcomes of severe sars-CoV-2 infection: a retrospective cohort study
Published: January 17, 2025313PDF_EARLY VIEW: 71SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIAL: 15 -
An epidemiological assessment of health status among a cohort of tuberculosis survivors: prospective research in a western Indian city
Published: January 10, 2025402PDF_EARLY VIEW: 37 -
Longitudinal changes in the 6-minute walk test and the Glittre-activities of daily living test in adults with cystic fibrosis
Published: January 9, 2025556PDF_EARLY VIEW: 89 -
Addressing inhaler technique challenges in cognitively impaired chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients: the impact of customized training programs
Published: January 8, 2025437PDF_EARLY VIEW: 108 -
Prevalence and predictors of suboptimal peak inspiratory flow rates in the management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Published: December 24, 2024407PDF_EARLY VIEW: 117 -
Prescription patterns and drug utilization in respiratory tract infections: implications for antimicrobial stewardship at a tertiary care teaching hospital
Published: December 23, 2024414PDF_EARLY VIEW: 121SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIAL: 11 -
Evaluation of the efficacy of convalescent plasma in moderate to severe COVID-19 during 2020-2021: a retrospective observational study
Published: December 20, 2024464PDF_EARLY VIEW: 83SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIAL: 10 -
A study of N-acetyltransferase 2 gene polymorphisms in the Indian population and its relationship with serum isoniazid concentrations in a cohort of tuberculosis patients
Published: December 19, 2024280PDF_EARLY VIEW: 76SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIAL: 13 -
Efficacy of povidone-iodine as an effective pleurodesing agent: an experience from a teaching hospital
Published: December 18, 2024429PDF_EARLY VIEW: 104 -
Diagnostic accuracy of cancer ratio and other new parameters in differentiating malignant from benign pleural effusions
Published: December 6, 2024302PDF_EARLY VIEW: 77SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIAL: 6 -
Comparison of diagnostic yield and safety of endobronchial ultrasound-guided mediastinal lymph nodal cryobiopsy and endobronchial ultrasound-guided Franseen tip needle biopsy
Published: December 6, 2024293PDF_EARLY VIEW: 93SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIAL: 8 -
Small airway involvement in severe asthma: how common is it and what are its implications?
Published: December 4, 2024538PDF_EARLY VIEW: 154 -
Correlation of distance walked in audio signal-modified shuttle walk test with six-minute walk test
Published: December 2, 2024556PDF_EARLY VIEW: 95 -
Evaluation of health-related quality of life in respiratory disease patients in a tertiary care teaching hospital
Published: November 28, 2024475PDF: 79 -
Quitting tobacco through quitline services: impact in India
Published: November 21, 2024397PDF_EARLY VIEW: 105 -
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the clinical features of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: an observational cross-sectional study
Published: November 20, 2024691PDF_EARLY VIEW: 138SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIAL: 10 -
Prediction of spirometry outcome in Croatian patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Published: November 15, 2024475PDF_EARLY VIEW: 116SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIAL: 29 -
Clinical profile, risk factors, disease severity, and outcome for COVID-19 disease in patients with tuberculosis on treatment under the National Tuberculosis Elimination Program: a cohort of 1400 patients
Published: November 8, 2024721PDF_EARLY VIEW: 86SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIAL: 6 -
Diffuse alveolar hemorrhage: a retrospective study from a tertiary care center
Published: October 28, 2024618PDF_EARLY VIEW: 72 -
Common epidermal growth factor receptor mutations in north Indian patients with non-small cell lung carcinoma: evidence from real-time polymerase chain reaction
Published: October 25, 2024999PDF_EARLY VIEW: 126 -
Flexible bronchoscopy-assisted removal of aspirated scarf pins from the tracheobronchial tree: the experience of 146 subjects
Published: October 25, 2024608PDF_EARLY VIEW: 100 -
Evaluation of asthma control after reinforcement of proper inhaler techniques in a tertiary care center in northern India
Published: October 21, 2024757PDF_EARLY VIEW: 95SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIAL: 8 -
Psychological morbidity and quality of life of patients with pulmonary tuberculosis
Published: October 16, 2024376PDF_EARLY VIEW: 135 -
Fibrotic outcomes from SARS-CoV-2 virus interstitial pneumonia
Published: October 16, 20241117PDF_EARLY VIEW: 120 -
Real-world effectiveness and safety of handheld ultrasound in pleural procedures
Published: October 3, 2024350PDF_EARLY VIEW: 86 -
Hematological and clinical profiling of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a comprehensive study
Published: September 30, 2024492PDF_EARLY VIEW: 121 -
Serum vitamin D levels and the severity and clinical course of COVID-19
Published: September 26, 2024275PDF_EARLY VIEW: 147 -
Relationship between symptoms and results on spirometry in adults seen in non-tertiary public health facilities presenting with preserved ratio impaired spirometry
Published: September 16, 2024472PDF_EARLY VIEW: 134 -
Quality of life and its determinants in patients with chronic respiratory diseases in the Fes-Meknes region, Morocco
Published: September 12, 2024542PDF_EARLY VIEW: 90SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIAL: 12 -
Willingness to pay for a tobacco-free life: a contingent valuation assessment
Published: August 30, 2024327PDF_EARLY VIEW: 114SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIAL: 17 -
Italian survey on the effectiveness of halotherapy administered via the Aerosal® system
Published: August 29, 2024973PDF_EARLY VIEW: 846 -
An in-depth investigation of serum Krebs von den Lungen-6 and other biomarkers in COVID-19 severity and mortality
Published: July 26, 2024488PDF_EARLY VIEW: 139SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIAL: 25 -
Survival among patients with lung cancer managed at a tertiary care center in North India
Published: July 26, 2024505PDF_EARLY VIEW: 262 -
Role of GeneXpert in the diagnosis of extrapulmonary tuberculosis
Published: July 25, 2024366PDF_EARLY VIEW: 184 -
Active versus latent pulmonary tuberculosis: which one is the appropriate distinguishing biomarker?
Published: July 25, 2024351PDF_EARLY VIEW: 130SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIAL: 13 -
Additional yield of transbronchial cryo-node biopsy over endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration for mediastinal lesions at a tertiary care center in India (COLD-FORCEPS-2 study)
Published: July 24, 2024445PDF_EARLY VIEW: 137SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIAL: 36 -
Spirometry findings of chronic lung disease in high-altitude residents of Ladakh (>11,000 feet above sea level)
Published: July 24, 2024467PDF_EARLY VIEW: 114 -
Impaired glycemic control as a risk factor for reduced lung function in the Indian diabetic population
Published: July 24, 2024400PDF_EARLY VIEW: 72 -
Study of risk factors and clinical management of patients with clinical non-response due to low plasma levels of anti-tubercular drugs
Published: July 23, 2024432PDF_EARLY VIEW: 151 -
Prognostic value of the oxygenation index measured during mechanical ventilation and weaning. A retrospective cohort study
Published: July 23, 2024571PDF_EARLY VIEW: 133 -
Hormonal harmony disrupted: hypothyroidism and diabetes mellitus in interstitial lung disease. An observational study
Published: July 23, 20244173PDF_EARLY VIEW: 205 -
Clinical characteristics of non-sleepy obstructive sleep apnea patients: a study in a tertiary care sleep clinic in India
Published: May 10, 2024899PDF_EARLY VIEW: 241SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIAL: 24 -
Rehabilitation in obstructive sleep apnea: an ignored treatment adjunct
Published: May 7, 2024622PDF_EARLY VIEW: 286 -
Exploring factors influencing the health-related quality of life of tuberculosis patients: a WHOQOL-BREF-based study
Published: April 30, 2024643PDF_EARLY VIEW: 225 -
Smoking cessation among tuberculosis patients during the coronavirus disease-2019 pandemic
Published: April 24, 2024459PDF_EARLY VIEW: 210 -
Existence and pattern of sleep-related breathing disorders in patients diagnosed with bronchial asthma
Published: April 23, 2024392PDF_EARLY VIEW: 214 -
Diaphragmatic morphological post-mortem findings in critically ill COVID-19 patients: an observational study
Published: April 23, 2024476PDF_EARLY VIEW: 185SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIAL: 19 -
Pneumocystis pneumonia in HIV-positive and non-HIV patients: a retrospective comparative study from a lower-middle income country
Published: April 3, 2024514PDF_EARLY VIEW: 210 -
Postoperative pulmonary complications in patients undergoing upper abdominal surgery: risk factors and predictive models
Published: March 25, 20244599PDF_EARLY VIEW: 412 -
Prevalence and risk factors for chronic pulmonary aspergillosis in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients with acute exacerbations
Published: March 21, 2024903PDF_EARLY VIEW: 371 -
A nomogram to predict lung cancer in pulmonary lesions for tuberculosis infection patients
Published: March 13, 2024562PDF_EARLY VIEW: 245 -
Diagnostic accuracy of daytime polysomnography: a reappraisal during the COVID-19 era
Published: February 29, 2024488PDF_EARLY VIEW: 201 -
Role of detailed psychological evaluation and treatment in pulmonary rehabilitation programs for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Published: February 27, 2024983PDF_EARLY VIEW: 462 -
Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis in Iran: a multicenter study
Published: January 12, 2024716PDF_EARLY VIEW: 296 -
Economic burden of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in Morocco: a cost of illness study
Published: January 15, 2024889PDF_EARLY VIEW: 351 -
Tailored treatment for tuberculosis in transgender individuals: a call for a patient-centered approach from a large Italian cohort
Published: January 11, 2024487PDF_EARLY VIEW: 268 -
RETRACTED: Prescription analysis emphasizing on medication adherence of antibiotics for lower respiratory tract infection
Published: August 7, 20231084PDF_early view: 287 -
Retraction: Prescription analysis emphasizing on medication adherence of antibiotics for lower respiratory tract infection
Published: December 27, 2023346PDF: 161
Pneumology - Reviews
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Promoting effective teamwork in the cardiothoracic surgery department: strategies for success
Published: March 10, 202599PDF: 81 -
Bronchoscopic valve therapy for tuberculosis: a scoping review
Published: March 5, 2025271PDF_EARLY VIEW: 78 -
The distress thermometer: a promising tool to screen patients with chronic respiratory diseases for emotional distress
Published: March 5, 2025367PDF_EARLY VIEW: 94 -
Mucus production and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, a possible treatment target: zooming in on N-acetylcysteine
Published: January 14, 2025533PDF: 217 -
Incipient and subclinical tuberculosis: a narrative review
Published: January 8, 2025713PDF_EARLY VIEW: 302SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIAL: 12 -
Peripheral pulmonary lesion: novel approaches in endoscopic guidance systems and a state-of-the-art review
Published: December 20, 2024601PDF: 162 -
Gene polymorphisms and risk of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Published: October 29, 2024835PDF_EARLY VIEW: 200SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIAL: 11 -
The impact of COVID-19 infection on idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis mortality: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Published: October 15, 2024627PDF_EARLY VIEW: 187SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIAL: 8 -
Prevalence, risk factors and clinical impact of burnout in internal medicine units: a call to action
Published: October 9, 2024739PDF_EARLY VIEW: 170 -
Respiratory syncytial virus: an overview of clinical manifestations and management in the Indian pediatric population
Published: October 4, 2024443PDF_EARLY VIEW: 158 -
Combination treatment with monoclonal antibodies for the management of severe asthma and immune-mediated inflammatory diseases: a comprehensive review
Published: October 7, 2024946PDF_EARLY VIEW: 274SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIAL: 39 -
Assessing disease activity in scleroderma-related interstitial lung disease: a review and practical guide to management
Published: September 25, 2024756PDF_EARLY VIEW: 326 -
Infective pulmonary diseases and the eye: a narrative review
Published: September 10, 2024614PDF_EARLY VIEW: 280 -
SARS-CoV-2 JN.1 variant: a short review
Published: August 30, 2024575PDF_EARLY VIEW: 244 -
Prevalence of tuberculosis among healthcare workers in India: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Published: August 30, 20241867PDF_EARLY VIEW: 264 -
The role of immunotherapy in patients with lung cancer and brain metastases: a narrative review of the literature
Published: July 26, 2024393PDF_EARLY VIEW: 150 -
A bibliometric analysis of cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulators
Published: July 24, 2024620PDF_EARLY VIEW: 150SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIAL: 20 -
New noninvasive modalities in long-term pediatric ventilation: a scoping review
Published: July 23, 2024486PDF_EARLY VIEW: 156SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIAL: 16 -
Prevalence of extrapulmonary tuberculosis among people living with HIV/AIDS in Southeast Asia: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Published: July 23, 2024675PDF_EARLY VIEW: 241SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIAL: 19 -
Latent tuberculosis diagnostics: current scenario and review
Published: May 3, 2024991PDF_EARLY VIEW: 479 -
Vocal resonance: a narrative review
Published: April 3, 20241333PDF_EARLY VIEW: 320
Pneumology - Systematic Reviews
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Thoracoscopic blood patch instillation for persistent air leak in pneumothorax: a case series and systematic review
Published: April 5, 2024586PDF_EARLY VIEW: 240
Pneumology - Case Reports
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Pulmonary infection with an unusual microorganism
Published: November 25, 2024254PDF_EARLY VIEW: 90 -
Mycobacterium chimaera: a case report from Italy
Published: September 13, 2024671PDF_EARLY VIEW: 189 -
Gluteal muscle metastases from malignant pleural mesothelioma: a case report
Published: May 9, 2024492PDF_EARLY VIEW: 143 -
Treatment of benign endobronchial tumors: when, how, and why. Insights, experiences, and interventional pulmonology strategies
Published: May 9, 2024349PDF_EARLY VIEW: 163
Physiotherapy - Original Articles
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Feasibility of high-frequency percussions in people with severe acquired brain injury and tracheostomy: an observational study
Published: January 17, 2024774PDF_EARLY VIEW: 401
Physiotherapy - Reviews
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Downhill: a new rehabilitation frontier. A systematic review of the literature
Published: January 16, 2025460PDF: 225SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIAL: 12
Physiotherapy - Case Reports
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Respiratory and physical therapy in the intensive care unit after liver transplantation for acute-on-chronic liver failure: a case report
Published: September 10, 2024830PDF_EARLY VIEW: 254
Letters to the Editor
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Authors’ Response
Published: March 17, 202552PDF_EARLY VIEW: 35 -
Comments on “Smoking patterns and outcomes of severe SARS-CoV-2 infection: a retrospective cohort study”
Published: March 4, 2025253PDF_EARLY VIEW: 35 -
Comments on “Hematological and clinical profiling of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a comprehensive study”
Published: February 28, 202581PDF_EARLY VIEW: 34 -
Novel tuberculosis skin tests for detecting latent tuberculosis infection
Published: November 4, 2024492PDF_EARLY VIEW: 110 -
Electronic cigarettes: a harm reduction option for smokers?
Published: September 25, 2024304PDF_EARLY VIEW: 152 -
Evaluation of patients’ satisfaction with domiciliary biological treatment in severe asthma: a Portuguese survey
Published: March 20, 2024412PDF_EARLY VIEW: 175 -
Authors’ Response
Published: February 14, 2024376PDF_EARLY VIEW: 148 -
Comments on “QT interval prolongation in Takotsubo syndrome: a frightening feature with no major prognostic impact”
Published: February 1, 2024302PDF_EARLY VIEW: 143
