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Editorial
. 2019 May 21;8(10):e012873.
doi: 10.1161/JAHA.119.012873.

Yentl's Bikini: Sex Differences in STEMI

Martha Gulati  1
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Editorial

Yentl's Bikini: Sex Differences in STEMI

Martha Gulati. J Am Heart Assoc. .

Abstract

See Article Stehli et al.

Keywords: Editorials; ST‐segment–elevation myocardial infarction; acute coronary syndrome; door‐to‐balloon time; sex; women.

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Steps to improve outcomes in women with STEMI. STEMI indicates ST‐segment–elevation myocardial infarction.
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