American Journal of Cardiology
Volume 103, Issue 3, Supplement , Pages 1A-3A , 2 February 2009

Introduction

  • Dominick J. Angiolillo, MD, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress for reprints: Dominick J. Angiolillo, MD, PhD, Division of Cardiology, University of Florida College of Medicine–Jacksonville, 655 West 8th Street, Jacksonville, Florida 32209

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PII: S0002-9149(08)02026-2

doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2008.11.015

American Journal of Cardiology
Volume 103, Issue 3, Supplement , Pages 1A-3A , 2 February 2009