Disparities in Revascularization Rates after Acute Myocardial Infarction between Aboriginal and Non-Aboriginal People in Australia Running title: Randall et al.; Aboriginal disparities in revascularization rates
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Ad Addr dress fo for Co Corr rres espo po p nd nden ence ce: : De ebo borah A. A. R R Ran anda da d ll ll, , MB MB MBio iost st tat at, , BS BS B c c (H (H Hon ons) s)) Abstract: Background—This study examined revascularization rates after acute myocardial infarction
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Disparities in acute in-hospital cardiovascular care for Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal South Australians.
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