Academic Radiology
Volume 15, Issue 1 , Pages 1-2 , January 2008

Diagnosis of Pulmonary Embolism Remains a Challenge

Received 27 October 2007 ,Accepted 29 October 2007.

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doi: 10.1016/j.acra.2007.10.014

Academic Radiology
Volume 15, Issue 1 , Pages 1-2 , January 2008

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