Heart & Lung: The Journal of Acute and Critical Care
Volume 39, Issue 4 , Pages 283-295 , July 2010

Meta-analytic evaluation of gender differences and symptom measurement strategies in acute coronary syndromes

  • Ju Young Shin, PhD, RN

      Affiliations

    • Beth-El College of Nursing and Health Sciences, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, Colorado
    • ,
  • René Martin, PhD, RN

      Affiliations

    • Center for Research in the Implementation of Innovative Strategies in Practice, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, and College of Nursing and Department of Psychology, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author: René Martin, PhD, RN, College of Nursing, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 52242.
    • ,
  • Jerry Suls, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Psychology, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa

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doi: 10.1016/j.hrtlng.2009.10.010

Heart & Lung: The Journal of Acute and Critical Care
Volume 39, Issue 4 , Pages 283-295 , July 2010

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