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European Heart Journal 2001 22(21):1968-1971; doi:10.1053/euhj.2001.2907
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Head-up tilt testing in children

C.M. Seifer and R.A. Kenny

Cardiovascular Investigation Unit, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle Upon Tyne, U.K.

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