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Lipoprotein (a) levels do not influence the outcome of rt-PA therapy in acute myocardial infarction

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  1. The Heart Institute, University of São Paulo Medical School Hospital, São Paulo, Brazil

    B. Tranchesi, R. Santos Filho, C. Vinagre, B. Caramelli, V. Barbosa, O. Gebara, G. Belloti & F. Pileggi

  2. Laboratório de Pesquisa, Instituto do Coração do Hospital das Clínicas da U.S.P., Av. Dr. Eneas de Carvalho Aguiar, 05403, 44 São Paulo, SP, Brazil

    R. Maranhão

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Tranchesi, B., Filho, R.S., Vinagre, C. et al. Lipoprotein (a) levels do not influence the outcome of rt-PA therapy in acute myocardial infarction. Ann Hematol 62, 141–142 (1991). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01702928

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