American Journal of Cardiology
Volume 95, Issue 2 , Pages 300-304 , 15 January 2005

Prognostic importance of isolated T-wave abnormalities

Received 14 July 2004 ,Accepted 31 August 2004.

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PII: S0002-9149(04)01549-8

doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2004.08.099

American Journal of Cardiology
Volume 95, Issue 2 , Pages 300-304 , 15 January 2005

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