International Emergency Nursing
Volume 16, Issue 2 , Pages 109-118 , April 2008

Acute coronary syndromes focusing on left bundle branch block

  • Cliff Evans, BSc, RGN (Senior Nurse)

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  • Emma Tippins, MSc, RGN (Matron Emergency Care)

Received 22 August 2007 ,Revised 20 January 2008 ,Accepted 4 February 2008.

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PII: S1755-599X(08)00023-2

doi: 10.1016/j.ienj.2008.02.003

International Emergency Nursing
Volume 16, Issue 2 , Pages 109-118 , April 2008

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