American Journal of Cardiology
Volume 105, Issue 3 , Pages 312-317 , 1 February 2010

Relation Between Red Cell Distribution Width and Clinical Outcomes After Acute Myocardial Infarction

Received 4 July 2009 ,Revised 8 September 2009 ,Accepted 8 September 2009.

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doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2009.09.027

American Journal of Cardiology
Volume 105, Issue 3 , Pages 312-317 , 1 February 2010

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