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The Positive Predictive Value of Paramedic Versus Emergency Physician Interpretation of the Prehospital 12-Lead Electrocardiogram

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Pages 399-402 | Received 25 Jan 2007, Accepted 12 Jun 2007, Published online: 02 Jul 2009

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