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Abdominal aortic calcification detected by dual X-ray absorptiometry: A strong predictor for cardiovascular events

Reza Golestani Department of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG), University of Groningen, the Netherlands
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René A. Tio Thorax Center, Department of Cardiology, University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG), University of Groningen, the Netherlands; Cardiovascular Imaging Group Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG), University of Groningen, the Netherlands
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Clark J. Zeebregts Department of Surgery, Division of Vascular Surgery, University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG), University of Groningen, the Netherlands; Cardiovascular Imaging Group Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG), University of Groningen, the Netherlands
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Aafke Zeilstra Department of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG), University of Groningen, the Netherlands
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Rudi A. Dierckx Department of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG), University of Groningen, the Netherlands
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Hendrikus H. Boersma Department of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG), University of Groningen, the Netherlands; Department of Clinical Pharmacy, University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG), University of Groningen, the Netherlands; Cardiovascular Imaging Group Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG), University of Groningen, the Netherlands
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Hans L. Hillege Department of Epidemiology, University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG), University of Groningen, the Netherlands
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Riemer H. J. A. Slart Department of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG), University of Groningen, the Netherlands; Cardiovascular Imaging Group Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG), University of Groningen, the NetherlandsCorrespondence[email protected]
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Pages 539-545 | Received 19 Apr 2010, Accepted 26 Jul 2010, Published online: 14 Sep 2010

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