The American Journal of Medicine
Volume 122, Issue 3 , Page e7 , March 2009

Cardiac Computed Tomography and Computed Tomography Coronary Angiography: We Must Follow the Proper Indications

  • María Martín, MD

      Affiliations

    • Cardiology Department, Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias, Oviedo, Spain
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  • Luis H. Luyando, MD

      Affiliations

    • Radiology Department, Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias, Oviedo, Spain
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  • César Morís de la Tassa, MD

      Affiliations

    • Cardiology Department, Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias, Oviedo, Spain

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PII: S0002-9343(08)00983-2

doi: 10.1016/j.amjmed.2008.09.035

The American Journal of Medicine
Volume 122, Issue 3 , Page e7 , March 2009