American Journal of Cardiology
Volume 102, Issue 12 , Pages 1608-1613 , 15 December 2008

Comparison of Angiographic and Intravascular Ultrasonic Detection of Myocardial Bridging of the Left Anterior Descending Coronary Artery

Received 13 June 2008 ,Revised 30 July 2008 ,Accepted 30 July 2008.

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doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2008.07.054

American Journal of Cardiology
Volume 102, Issue 12 , Pages 1608-1613 , 15 December 2008

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