American Journal of Cardiology
Volume 78, Issue 9 , Pages 1045-1047 , 1 November 1996

Excimer laser-facilitated angioplasty for undilatable coronary narrowings

Received 3 January 1996 ,Accepted 14 May 1996.

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American Journal of Cardiology
Volume 78, Issue 9 , Pages 1045-1047 , 1 November 1996

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