Journal of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
Volume 1, Issue 2 , Pages 73-77 , October 2007

Interpreting the evidence: How accurate is coronary computed tomography angiography?

Received 13 March 2007 ,Accepted 5 April 2007.

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 Conflict of interest: Dr. Raff declares research grant support from Siemens Medical Solutions, Berlex Pharmaceuticals, and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan.

PII: S1934-5925(07)00198-0

doi: 10.1016/j.jcct.2007.04.014

Journal of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
Volume 1, Issue 2 , Pages 73-77 , October 2007

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