Detection of Subclinical Cardiovascular Disease: The Emerging Role of Electron Beam Computed Tomography
Preventive MedicinePublished 1 January 2002
Stuart Rich, Vallerie V. McLaughlin
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EBCT coronary artery screening may prove to be a valuable adjunct to the traditional methods for the detection of subclinical coronary artery disease and to identify those who would benefit from focused preventive therapies.
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EBCT coronary artery screening may prove to be a valuable adjunct to the traditional methods for the detection of subclinical coronary artery disease and to identify those who would benefit from focused preventive therapies.
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