Seminars in Pediatric Neurology
Volume 12, Issue 1 , Pages 39-51 , March 2005

Screening for Sudden Death in Young Patients

  • Frank A. Fish, MD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to Frank A. Fish, MD, Division of Pediatric Cardiology, 2200 Children’s Way, Suite 5230, Nashville, TN 37232-9119

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PII: S1071-9091(05)00018-5

doi: 10.1016/j.spen.2005.02.001

Seminars in Pediatric Neurology
Volume 12, Issue 1 , Pages 39-51 , March 2005

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