Journal of Electrocardiology
Volume 36, Issue 1 , Pages 17-24 , January 2003

Combination of QT variability and signal-averaged electrocardiography in association with ventricular tachycardia in postinfarction patients

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Journal of Electrocardiology
Volume 36, Issue 1 , Pages 17-24 , January 2003

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