American Journal of Cardiology
Volume 104, Issue 9 , Pages 1204-1209 , 1 November 2009

Effect of Coronary Collaterals on Microvascular Obstruction as Assessed by Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Patients With Acute ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction Treated by Primary Coronary Intervention

Received 7 May 2009 ,Revised 9 June 2009 ,Accepted 9 June 2009.

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doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2009.06.031

American Journal of Cardiology
Volume 104, Issue 9 , Pages 1204-1209 , 1 November 2009

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