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Research Article

Image quality and attenuation values of multidetector CT coronary angiography using high iodine-concentration contrast material: a comparison of the use of iopromide 370 and iomeprol 400

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Pages 982-989 | Accepted 16 Jul 2010, Published online: 19 Sep 2010

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