Korean Circ J.  2013 Mar;43(3):152-153. 10.4070/kcj.2013.43.3.152.

Usefulness of Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography Evaluating the Clinical Importance of Coronary Artery Calcium and Noncalcified Plaque in Asymptomatic Patients

• Hong YJ

• KMID: 2224957
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4070/kcj.2013.43.3.152

Abstract

No abstract available.

MeSH Terms

Angiography
Calcium
Coronary Vessels
Humans
Calcium

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