Journal of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
Volume 4, Issue 1 , Pages 27-28 , January 2010

Distribution matters: Diagnostic value of coronary plaque in distal segments

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doi: 10.1016/j.jcct.2010.01.001

Journal of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
Volume 4, Issue 1 , Pages 27-28 , January 2010

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