American Journal of Cardiology
Volume 103, Issue 6 , Pages 818-823 , 15 March 2009

Classification and Potential Mechanisms of Intravascular Ultrasound Patterns of Stent Fracture

Received 30 October 2008 ,Revised 18 November 2008 ,Accepted 18 November 2008.

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doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2008.11.051

American Journal of Cardiology
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