American Journal of Cardiology
Volume 102, Issue 5, Supplement , Pages 1G-4G , 8 September 2008

Introduction to ACCORD-PMI: The Advisory Council on Care Optimization to Reduce Death Post-MI

  • Gregg C. Fonarow, MD

      Affiliations

    • Ahmanson-University of California Los Angeles Cardiomyopathy Center, University of California, Los Angeles Medical Center, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • ,
  • James D. Flaherty, MD

      Affiliations

    • Division of Cardiology, Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA
    • ,
  • Mihai Gheorghiade, MD

      Affiliations

    • Division of Cardiology, Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress for reprints: Mihai Gheorghiade, MD, Division of Cardiology, Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine, 201 East Huron Street, Galter 10-240, Chicago, Illinois 60611

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doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2008.06.004

American Journal of Cardiology
Volume 102, Issue 5, Supplement , Pages 1G-4G , 8 September 2008

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