Journal of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
Volume 4, Issue 2 , Pages 108-109 , March 2010

Infarct detection or infarct characterization? Noncontrast CT and its implications for characterizing chronic myocardial scar

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 Conflict of interest: Dr. George has received research support from Toshiba Medical Systems and from Astellas Pharma US, Inc. Dr. Lardo has received research support from Toshiba Medical Systems.

PII: S1934-5925(10)00133-4

doi: 10.1016/j.jcct.2010.03.003

Journal of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
Volume 4, Issue 2 , Pages 108-109 , March 2010

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