Journal of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
Volume 3, Issue 1 , Pages 52-56 , January 2009

Practical tips and tricks in cardiovascular computed tomography: Non-contrast “heartscans”—beyond the calcium score

Received 19 June 2008 ,Accepted 3 November 2008.

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 Conflict of interest: The authors report no conflicts of interest.

PII: S1934-5925(08)00699-0

doi: 10.1016/j.jcct.2008.11.002

Journal of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
Volume 3, Issue 1 , Pages 52-56 , January 2009

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