International Journal of Cardiology
Volume 135, Issue 3 , Pages 277-279 , 10 July 2009

Seasonal variation in acute myocardial infarction

Received 17 December 2008 ,Accepted 17 December 2008.

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doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2008.12.075

International Journal of Cardiology
Volume 135, Issue 3 , Pages 277-279 , 10 July 2009

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