Journal of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
Volume 2, Issue 2 , Pages 115-116 , March 2008

Heart rate–independent dual-source computed tomography coronary angiography: Growing experience

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 Conflict of interest. Dr. Ropers is on the Speaker’s Bureau for Siemen’s Medical Solutions.

PII: S1934-5925(08)00050-6

doi: 10.1016/j.jcct.2008.02.001

Journal of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
Volume 2, Issue 2 , Pages 115-116 , March 2008

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