Journal of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
Volume 1, Issue 3 , Pages 162-165 , December 2007

Coronary computed tomography angiography: principles of contrast material administration

Received 30 April 2007 ,Accepted 9 August 2007.

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 Conflict of interest: Dr. Lin reports no conflict of interest.

PII: S1934-5925(07)00216-X

doi: 10.1016/j.jcct.2007.08.001

Journal of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
Volume 1, Issue 3 , Pages 162-165 , December 2007

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