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Myocardial Salvage Determined by Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Is the Most Important Prognostic Imaging Indicator in Acute Myocardial Infarction

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Dr. Christopher M. Kramer is a consultant for and receives research equipment support from Siemens Medical Solutions.

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Kramer, C.M. Myocardial Salvage Determined by Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Is the Most Important Prognostic Imaging Indicator in Acute Myocardial Infarction. Curr Cardiol Rep 13, 3–5 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11886-010-0144-3

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