2nd International Conference on Rare Cardiovascular Diseases (Krakow, October 16–17, 2014)
Journal Title: Journal of Rare Cardiovascular Diseases - Year 2014, Vol 2, Issue 1
Abstract
The 2nd International Conference on Rare Cardiovascular Diseases was organized by the Krakow CRCD between 16th and 17th October 2014 at the John Paul II Hospital premises. The two-days Conference’s program was diverse, educational and touch most of the important topics in orphan diseases.
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Paweł Rubiś
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