Journal of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
Volume 2, Issue 4 , Pages 231-233 , July 2008

Measurement of left ventricular volume and ejection fraction with computed tomography: Small steps toward clinical utility

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 Dr Halliburton received a research grant from Siemens Medical Solutions.

PII: S1934-5925(08)00320-1

doi: 10.1016/j.jcct.2008.05.148

Journal of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
Volume 2, Issue 4 , Pages 231-233 , July 2008

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