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Schindler, T.H. Adapting the contrast material protocol to the body surface area for an optimized low-dose CT coronary angiography with prospective ECG-triggering: a new evolving concept?. Int J Cardiovasc Imaging 26, 599–600 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10554-010-9604-5
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