A case of primary aldosteronism presenting as non-ST elevation myocardial infarction

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Byun, Ja Min (Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Kyung Hee University School of Medicine) ;
Chon, Suk (Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Kyung Hee University School of Medicine) ;
Kim, Soo-Joong (Department of Cardiology, Kyung Hee University School of Medicine)

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