Epidemiological 11-Year Dynamics Study of Acute Myocardial Infarction: A Cohort Study in a Country with a Transitional Healthcare System
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5334/gh.1525 | Journal eISSN: 2211-8179
Language: English
Submitted on: Nov 12, 2025
Accepted on: Jan 28, 2026
Published on: Feb 25, 2026
Published by: Ubiquity Press
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
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© 2026 Besfort Kryeziu, Afrim Poniku, Michael Y. Henein, Pranvera Ibrahimi, Arlind Batalli, Edita Pllana, Defrim Morina, Anita Berlajolli, Jehona Krasniqi, Shpend Elezi, Gani Bajraktari, published by Ubiquity Press
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