American Journal of Cardiology
Volume 103, Issue 7 , Pages 950-953 , 1 April 2009

Requirement for Emergent Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery Following Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in the Stent Era

Received 28 August 2008 ,Revised 1 December 2008 ,Accepted 1 December 2008.

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doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2008.12.025

American Journal of Cardiology
Volume 103, Issue 7 , Pages 950-953 , 1 April 2009