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. 1995 Oct;74(4):476–478.

Is thrombolytic therapy really better than conventional treatment in acute inferior myocardial infarction?

Hai Shiang Lee 1,2,3, Christopher J Ellis 1,2,3, John K French 1,2,3, Harvey D White 1,2,3, Tom JM Tobé 1,2,3
PMCID: PMC484063  PMID: 7488471

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