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Noninvasive Hemodynamic Profiling of Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis Using a Handheld Ultrasound Device

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Aileen Paula Chua, MD1* | Annie Loraine Khan, MD1 | Danielle Nicole Paras, MD2 | Ramon Miguel Rivera, MD1 | Jude Erric Cinco, MD1 | Michelangelo Sabas, MD1

1Cardiovascular Institute and 2Department of Nephrology, The Medical City, Ortigas Avenue, Pasig City, Philippines

*E-mail: aileenchua20@gmail.com

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