American Journal of Cardiology
Volume 101, Issue 12 , Pages 1694-1699 , 15 June 2008

Impact of Individual and Cumulative Coronary Risk Factors on Coronary Flow Reserve Assessed by Dobutamine Stress Echocardiography

Received 25 October 2007 ,Revised 6 February 2008 ,Accepted 6 February 2008.

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doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2008.02.055

American Journal of Cardiology
Volume 101, Issue 12 , Pages 1694-1699 , 15 June 2008

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