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Adequate patient selection for coronary revascularization: an overview of current methods used in daily clinical practice

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Chamuleau, S.A., van Eck-Smit, B.L., Meuwissen, M. et al. Adequate patient selection for coronary revascularization: an overview of current methods used in daily clinical practice. Int J Cardiovasc Imaging 18, 5–15 (2002). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1014372125457

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