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The debate concerning detection of coronary calcification: Who needs an electron beam computed tomography scan?

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    Joseph S. Alpert MD

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Alpert, J.S. The debate concerning detection of coronary calcification: Who needs an electron beam computed tomography scan?. Curr Cardiol Rep 4, 349–350 (2002). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11886-002-0031-7

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