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Scaling left ventricular mass in adolescent boys aged 11–15 years

João Valente-dos-SantosFaculty of Sport Sciences and Physical Education, University of Coimbra CoimbraPortugal
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Manuel J. Coelho-e-SilvaFaculty of Sport Sciences and Physical Education, University of Coimbra CoimbraPortugalCorrespondence[email protected]
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António FerrazDepartment of Sport Sciences and Human Kinetics, Jean Piaget University LuandaAngola
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Joaquim CastanheiraSchool of Health Technology, Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra CoimbraPortugal
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Enio R. RonqueDepartment of Physical Education, State University of Londrina ParanáBrazil
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Lauren B. SherarSchool of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, Loughborough University Loughborough, LeicestershireUK
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Marije T. Elferink-GemserCenter for Human Movement Sciences, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen GroningenThe Netherlands;Institute for Studies in Sports and Exercise, HAN University of Applied Sciences NijmegenThe Netherlands
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Robert M. MalinaDepartment of Kinesiology and Health Education, University of Texas at Austin TXUSA;Department of Kinesiology, Tarleton State University Stephenville, TXUSA
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Pages 465-468 | Received 10 Apr 2013, Accepted 11 Nov 2013, Published online: 07 Jan 2014

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