Journal of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
Volume 3, Issue 6 , Pages 392-393 , November 2009

Clinical prediction of obstructive coronary disease in patients referred for coronary CTA: “Low-hanging fruit” or still a “risky business”?

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PII: S1934-5925(09)00520-6

doi: 10.1016/j.jcct.2009.11.002

Journal of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
Volume 3, Issue 6 , Pages 392-393 , November 2009

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