Korean Circulation Journal

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

  • Hong, Young Joon (Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Chonnam National University Hospital)
  • Published : 2013.03.30
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