American Journal of Cardiology
Volume 96, Issue 12 , Pages 1746-1749 , 15 December 2005

Comparison of High-Frequency Two-Dimensional Transthoracic Echocardiography Versus Intravascular Ultrasound for Evaluation of the Left Anterior Descending Coronary Artery

Received 6 May 2005 ,Revised 11 July 2005 ,Accepted 11 July 2005.

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PII: S0002-9149(05)01529-8

doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2005.07.101

American Journal of Cardiology
Volume 96, Issue 12 , Pages 1746-1749 , 15 December 2005

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