American Journal of Cardiology
Volume 102, Issue 9 , Pages 1146-1150 , 1 November 2008

Comparison of Left Ventricular Dyssynchrony by Two-Dimensional Speckle Tracking Versus Tissue Doppler Imaging in Patients With Non–ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction and Preserved Left Ventricular Systolic Function

Received 7 June 2008 ,Revised 30 June 2008 ,Accepted 30 June 2008.

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PII: S0002-9149(08)01135-1

doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2008.06.033

American Journal of Cardiology
Volume 102, Issue 9 , Pages 1146-1150 , 1 November 2008

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