Journal of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
Volume 3, Issue 4 , Pages 257-261 , July 2009

First experience with 320-row multidetector CT coronary angiography scanning with prospective electrocardiogram gating to reduce radiation dose

  • John Hoe, MBBS, DMRD, FRCR, FAMS

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  • K.H. Toh, MBBS, FRCR, FAMS

Received 6 February 2009 ,Accepted 31 May 2009.

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 Conflict of interest: Dr Hoe was supported by a research grant from Toshiba Medical Systems and is on the Speakers Bureau of Toshiba Medical Systems and GE Biosciences. Dr Toh is on the Speakers Bureau of Toshiba Medical Systems.

PII: S1934-5925(09)00250-0

doi: 10.1016/j.jcct.2009.05.013

Journal of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
Volume 3, Issue 4 , Pages 257-261 , July 2009

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