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Characterization and Design of Microbubble-Based Contrast Agents Suitable for Diagnostic Imaging

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Contrast Media in Ultrasonography

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Stride, E. (2005). Characterization and Design of Microbubble-Based Contrast Agents Suitable for Diagnostic Imaging. In: Quaia, E. (eds) Contrast Media in Ultrasonography. Medical Radiology. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/3-540-27214-3_3

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