American Journal of Cardiology
Volume 103, Issue 9 , Pages 1204-1205 , 1 May 2009

Acute Myocardial Infarction and Underlying Stenosis Severity

Received 8 January 2009 ,Revised 9 January 2009 ,Accepted 9 January 2009.

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PII: S0002-9149(09)00121-0

doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2009.01.027

American Journal of Cardiology
Volume 103, Issue 9 , Pages 1204-1205 , 1 May 2009

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