Thrombolysis In Myocardial Infarction

Thrombolysis In Myocardial Infarction

Thrombolysis In Myocardial Infarction (TIMI) is a large randomized controlled trial into myocardial infarction (heart attacks) and the use of thrombolysis.

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* [http://www.timi.org Official site]


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