American Journal of Cardiology
Volume 104, Issue 4 , Pages 486-491 , 15 August 2009

Prevalence and Prognostic Significance of Transient, Persistent, and New-Onset Anemia After Acute Myocardial Infarction

Received 12 February 2009 ,Revised 29 March 2009 ,Accepted 29 March 2009.

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PII: S0002-9149(09)00908-4

doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2009.03.066

American Journal of Cardiology
Volume 104, Issue 4 , Pages 486-491 , 15 August 2009

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