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doi: 10.1371/journal.pmed.1000060.
Epub 2009 Apr 21.
What is the significance of unrecognized non-Q-wave myocardial infarction?
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What is the significance of unrecognized non-Q-wave myocardial infarction?
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Abstract
Clara Kayei Chow discusses the clinical implications of a new study that sought to examine the frequency and prognosis of unrecognized non-Q-wave myocardial infarction.
Conflict of interest statement
The author has declared that no competing interests exist.
Comment on
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Unrecognized non-Q-wave myocardial infarction: prevalence and prognostic significance in patients with suspected coronary disease.PLoS Med. 2009 Apr 21;6(4):e1000057. doi: 10.1371/journal.pmed.1000057. Epub 2009 Apr 21. PLoS Med. 2009. PMID: 19381280 Free PMC article.
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