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Review
. 2009 Mar;76(3):159-66.
doi: 10.3949/ccjm.75a.08092.

A new, precise definition of acute myocardial infarction

Shaun Senter  1 , Gary S Francis
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Review

A new, precise definition of acute myocardial infarction

Shaun Senter et al. Cleve Clin J Med. 2009 Mar.
Free article

Abstract

Several international cardiovascular societies have revised their diagnostic criteria for acute myocardial infarction (MI) (J Am Coll Cardiol 2007; 50:2173-2188). The cornerstone of diagnosis remains a high level of clinical suspicion, serial electrocardiograms, and troponin levels. This article reviews the new definition and the appropriate clinical tools necessary to diagnose acute MI accurately.

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