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. 2009 Apr 21;6(4):e1000060.
doi: 10.1371/journal.pmed.1000060. Epub 2009 Apr 21.

What is the significance of unrecognized non-Q-wave myocardial infarction?

Clara Kayei Chow  1
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What is the significance of unrecognized non-Q-wave myocardial infarction?

Clara Kayei Chow. PLoS Med. .

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.

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The author has declared that no competing interests exist.

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