The American Journal of Medicine
Volume 121, Issue 5 , Pages 358-359 , May 2008

Can Computed Tomography Coronary Angiography Replace Noninvasive Functional Stress Testing?

  • Pui-Wai Lee, MBChB
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  • Patricia A. Pellikka, MD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationRequests for reprints should be addressed to Patricia A. Pellikka, MD, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905.

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doi: 10.1016/j.amjmed.2007.10.041

The American Journal of Medicine
Volume 121, Issue 5 , Pages 358-359 , May 2008

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