New definition of myocardial infarction and its practical implications

Dr P.J. Devereaux is a professor in the Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact and Department of Medicine and director of the Division of Cardiology at McMaster University.

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New definition of myocardial infarction and its practical implications

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