American Journal of Cardiology
Volume 103, Issue 4 , Pages 442-447 , 15 February 2009

Anemia for Risk Assessment of Patients With Acute Coronary Syndromes

Received 22 August 2008 ,Revised 13 October 2008 ,Accepted 13 October 2008.

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doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2008.10.023

American Journal of Cardiology
Volume 103, Issue 4 , Pages 442-447 , 15 February 2009

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