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Dilated Cardiomyopathy in Becker Muscular Dystrophy: A Case Report

Philipp C. Ines, Jose Donato A. Magno, Ronaldo C. Manuel, Abdias V. Aquino
Jun 2013 DOI 10.69944/pjc.119f52cd9c

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Philipp C. Ines, MD, Jose Donato A. Magno, MD, Ronaldo C. Manuel, MD, Abdias V. Aquino, MD 

Philippine Heart Center, Quezon City, Philippines

 

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