Journal of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
Volume 1, Issue 2 , Pages 84-85 , October 2007

Multidetector-row computed tomography is a powerful tool in detection of myocardial bridges but clinical significance remains uncertain

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PII: S1934-5925(07)00223-7

doi: 10.1016/j.jcct.2007.08.008

Journal of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
Volume 1, Issue 2 , Pages 84-85 , October 2007

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