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A simplified diagnostic algorithm for the management of suspected pulmonary embolism: the YEARS study

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    Marco Manzoni & Matteo Reggiani

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Manzoni, M., Reggiani, M. & on behalf of GrAM (Gruppo di Autoformazione Metodologica). A simplified diagnostic algorithm for the management of suspected pulmonary embolism: the YEARS study. Intern Emerg Med 13, 429–431 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11739-018-1819-9

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