American Journal of Cardiology
Volume 104, Issue 10 , Pages 1383-1388 , 15 November 2009

Screening for Subclinical Coronary Artery Disease Measuring Carotid Intima Media Thickness

Received 13 April 2009 ,Revised 2 July 2009 ,Accepted 2 July 2009.

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doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2009.07.005

American Journal of Cardiology
Volume 104, Issue 10 , Pages 1383-1388 , 15 November 2009

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