Journal of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
Volume 2, Issue 2 , Pages 91-92 , March 2008

The revival of step-and-shoot computed tomography coronary angiography: Benefits and open questions

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PII: S1934-5925(08)00052-X

doi: 10.1016/j.jcct.2008.02.003

Journal of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
Volume 2, Issue 2 , Pages 91-92 , March 2008

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