Journal of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
Volume 3, Issue 6 , Pages 421-423 , November 2009

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 Dr. Ziffer discloses that he has equity in Spectrum Dynamics, is a consultant for Lantheus, and is on the advisory boards for Astellas and Olea.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jcct.2009.11.001

Journal of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
Volume 3, Issue 6 , Pages 421-423 , November 2009

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