BPK 342 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Coronary Artery Disease, Korotkoff Sounds, Brachial Artery

• School: Simon Fraser University
• Department: Biomedical Physio & Kines
• Course: BPK 342
• Professor: Tony Leyland

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