Heart & Lung: The Journal of Acute and Critical Care
Volume 36, Issue 5 , Pages 307-318 , September 2007

The effect of health care provider consultation on acute coronary syndrome care-seeking delay

  • Angelo A. Alonzo, PhD

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doi: 10.1016/j.hrtlng.2007.05.002

Heart & Lung: The Journal of Acute and Critical Care
Volume 36, Issue 5 , Pages 307-318 , September 2007

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