World Congress of Cardiothoracic-Renal Diseases (WCCRD-2017)

Nov 3rd, 2017Nov 4th, 2017
Lisbon, 14
PT
http://www.pcscongress.com/wccrd2017/
WCCRD-2017 will emphasize topics from research innovation to clinical management and provide a highly interactive platform for all experts.
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