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Figure 1 Differences between peak Doppler and peak catheter gradients versus average peak gradient by Doppler and catheter technique. Mean difference ±2 SD are represented by the dashed lines. Data of patients with a diameter of the ascending aorta 3 cm are indicated by filled circles, whereas open circles represent data from patients with a diameter of the aorta >3 cm.
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