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Actually according to Stedmans if dictated -- non-STEMI = non-ST segment myocardial infarction ....

Posted By: mmk on 2007-12-10
In Reply to: non-STEMI (Non-ST Elevated Myocardial Infarction ) - MT50

Subject: Actually according to Stedmans if dictated -- non-STEMI = non-ST segment myocardial infarction ....

and if dictated NSTEMI = non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarction.


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