Journal of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
Volume 3, Issue 2 , Pages 122-136 , March 2009

SCCT guidelines for the interpretation and reporting of coronary computed tomographic angiography

Received 22 January 2009 ,Accepted 23 January 2009.

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