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Acute myocardial infarction after a gunshot wound

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Conflict of interest. S. Ünal, S. Yilmaz, M. Gül, E. Çelik, and S. Aydoğdu state that there are no conflicts of interest. Consent was obtained from all patients identifiable from images or other information within the manuscript. In the case of underage patients, consent was obtained from a parent or legal guardian.

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    S. Ünal MD, S. Yilmaz, M. Gül, E. Çelik & S. Aydoğdu

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Ünal, S., Yilmaz, S., Gül, M. et al. Acute myocardial infarction after a gunshot wound. Herz 40, 552–553 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00059-013-4033-6

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