American Journal of Cardiology
Volume 104, Issue 8 , Pages 1047-1051 , 15 October 2009

Accuracy of Computed Tomographic Angiography for Stenosis Quantification Using Quantitative Coronary Angiography or Intravascular Ultrasound as the Gold Standard

Received 10 March 2009 ,Revised 20 May 2009 ,Accepted 20 May 2009.

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PII: S0002-9149(09)01175-8

doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2009.05.052

American Journal of Cardiology
Volume 104, Issue 8 , Pages 1047-1051 , 15 October 2009

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