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Remodeling after myocardial infarction: An opportunity for early intervention

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Amos, D.J., White, H.D. Remodeling after myocardial infarction: An opportunity for early intervention. Basic Res Cardiol 92, 69–71 (1997). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00805563

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