American Journal of Cardiology
Volume 104, Issue 3 , Pages 333-337 , 1 August 2009

Comparison of Long-Term Mortality After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in Patients Treated for Acute ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction Versus Those With Unstable and Stable Angina Pectoris

Received 17 December 2008 ,Revised 21 March 2009 ,Accepted 21 March 2009.

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PII: S0002-9149(09)00814-5

doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2009.03.052

American Journal of Cardiology
Volume 104, Issue 3 , Pages 333-337 , 1 August 2009

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