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From anatomy to function: diagnosis of atherosclerotic renal artery stenosis

Aghogho OduduInstitute of Cardiovascular Sciences, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK;Manchester Academic and Health Sciences Centre, Manchester, UK;Salford Royal Hospitals National Health Service Foundation Trust, Salford, UKCorrespondence[email protected]
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Diana VassalloManchester Academic and Health Sciences Centre, Manchester, UK;Salford Royal Hospitals National Health Service Foundation Trust, Salford, UK
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Philip A KalraManchester Academic and Health Sciences Centre, Manchester, UK;Salford Royal Hospitals National Health Service Foundation Trust, Salford, UK
Pages 1357-1375 | Published online: 19 Oct 2015

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