American Journal of Cardiology
Volume 103, Issue 2 , Pages 165-169 , 15 January 2009

Effect of Previous Treatment With Statins on Outcome of Patients With ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction Treated With Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention

Received 28 June 2008 ,Revised 28 August 2008 ,Accepted 28 August 2008.

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doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2008.08.052

American Journal of Cardiology
Volume 103, Issue 2 , Pages 165-169 , 15 January 2009

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