International Journal of Cardiology
Volume 135, Issue 1 , Pages e9-e12 , 12 June 2009

Takotsubo cardiomyopathy or myocardial infarction? Answers from delayed enhancement magnetic resonance imaging

Received 27 February 2008 ,Accepted 1 March 2008.

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PII: S0167-5273(08)00491-9

doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2008.03.025

International Journal of Cardiology
Volume 135, Issue 1 , Pages e9-e12 , 12 June 2009

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