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Original Scientific Papers

Plaque morphology and distribution in patients with and without myocardial bridge – an intravascular ultrasound study

Sajan Narayanana Little Flower Hospital & Research Institute, Angamaly, IndiaCorrespondence[email protected]
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Stigi Josepha Little Flower Hospital & Research Institute, Angamaly, IndiaView further author information
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Anwar Chennakkadan Varghesea Little Flower Hospital & Research Institute, Angamaly, IndiaView further author information
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Rajesh Govindan Naira Little Flower Hospital & Research Institute, Angamaly, IndiaView further author information
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Hareesh Mohana Little Flower Hospital & Research Institute, Angamaly, IndiaView further author information
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Denim Edgera Little Flower Hospital & Research Institute, Angamaly, IndiaView further author information
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Abish Sudhakarb Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi, IndiaView further author information
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Pages 894-900 | Received 30 Sep 2022, Accepted 22 Feb 2023, Published online: 20 Mar 2023

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