American Journal of Cardiology
Volume 101, Issue 7 , Pages 930-936 , 1 April 2008

Eighteen Year (1985–2002) Analysis of Incidence, Mortality, and Cardiac Procedure Outcomes of Acute Myocardial Infarction in Patients ≥ 65 Years of Age

  • Syed M. Tahir, MD

      Affiliations

    • Cardiovascular Division, Caritas St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author: Tel: 617-636-7969; fax: 617-636-4769.
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  • Lori L. Price, MS

      Affiliations

    • Institute for Clinical Research and Health Policy Studies, Tufts-New England Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts.
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  • Pinak B. Shah, MD

      Affiliations

    • Cardiovascular Division, Caritas St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts
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  • Frederick G.P. Welt, MD

      Affiliations

    • Cardiovascular Division, Caritas St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts

Received 16 July 2007 ,Revised 14 November 2007 ,Accepted 14 November 2007.

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PII: S0002-9149(07)02321-1

doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2007.11.040

American Journal of Cardiology
Volume 101, Issue 7 , Pages 930-936 , 1 April 2008

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