Frederick H. Acute myocardial infarction in a previously healthy adolescent.
Am J Emerg Med 1996;
14:570-1. [PMID:
8857807 DOI:
10.1016/s0735-6757(96)90101-1]
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Abstract
Acute myocardial infarction in an adolescent is rare, with most episodes occurring in individuals with preexisting traumatic or medical conditions. Acute myocardial infarction in a previously healthy adolescent is an even more rare event. This report details such an event and briefly reviews the recent medical literature.
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