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Neurocirculatory asthenia and mitral valve prolapse syndrome from a psychopathological perspective

Łukasz Grabowski
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  1. Ambulatory Center for Mental Health, L. Rydygier's Combined Regional Hospital, Torun, Poland
  2. Doctoral School of Social Sciences, Nicolaus Copernicus University, Torun, Poland
Family Medicine & Primary Care Review 2024; 26(4): 513–517
Online publish date: 2024/12/29
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