Journal of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
Volume 2, Issue 2 , Pages 102-104 , March 2008

The quest for the vulnerable cardiac patient using computed tomography angiography: A new beginning?

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PII: S1934-5925(08)00051-8

doi: 10.1016/j.jcct.2008.02.002

Journal of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
Volume 2, Issue 2 , Pages 102-104 , March 2008

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