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Themed Article: Cardiac Imaging & Diagnostic Techniques - Reviews

The role of computed tomography in cardiovascular imaging: from X-ray department to emergency room

Niall G KeenanDepartment of Cardiology, Imperial College NHS Trust, Hammersmith Hospital, Du Cane Road, London, UK;London Chest Hospital, Bonner Road, London, E2 9JX, UK
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Francesca PuglieseDepartment of Cardiology, Centre for Advanced Cardiovascular Imaging, NIHR Biomedical Research Unit at Barts, London Chest Hospital, Bonner Road, London, E2 9JX, UK
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LC DaviesDepartment of Cardiology, Centre for Advanced Cardiovascular Imaging, NIHR Biomedical Research Unit at Barts, London Chest Hospital, Bonner Road, London, E2 9JX, UKCorrespondence[email protected]
Pages 57-69 | Published online: 18 Dec 2013

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