Academic Radiology
Volume 14, Issue 8 , Pages 899-900 , August 2007

Can Non-Invasive CT Angiography Effectively and Safely Triage Patients?

Received 19 June 2007 ,Accepted 19 June 2007.

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doi: 10.1016/j.acra.2007.06.010

Academic Radiology
Volume 14, Issue 8 , Pages 899-900 , August 2007

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