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Usefulness of non-gated chest computed tomography scans in the diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction

Ahmad Jabria Heart and Vascular Center, MetroHealth Medical Center, Cleveland, OhioCorrespondence[email protected]
, MD,
Laith Alhuneafatb Department of Medicine, Allegheny Health Network, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
, MD,
Anas Alamehc Department of Internal Medicine, Cleveland Clinic Akron General, Akron, Ohio
, MD,
Ahmad Al-abdouhd Division of Hospital Medicine, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky
, MD,
Mohammed Mhannae Department of Internal Medicine, University of Toledo, Toledo, Ohio
, MD,
Hani Hamadef Department of Medicine, MetroHealth Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio
, MD,
Farhan Nassera Heart and Vascular Center, MetroHealth Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio
, MD,
Adnan Yousafa Heart and Vascular Center, MetroHealth Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio
, MD &
Ashish Anejaa Heart and Vascular Center, MetroHealth Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio
, MD show all
Pages 827-829 | Received 13 Jun 2022, Accepted 18 Jul 2022, Published online: 12 Aug 2022

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