Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology
Volume 35, Issue 6 , Pages 245-257 , November 2006

Visualization Techniques in Computed Tomographic Coronary Angiography

  • Gopi Kiran Reddy Sirineni, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Radiology, Emory University School of Medicine, Emory University Hospital, Atlanta, GA
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  • Mannudeep Karanvir Singh Kalra, MD, DNB

      Affiliations

    • Department of Radiology, Emory University School of Medicine, Emory University Hospital, Atlanta, GA
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  • Krishna Mohan Pottala, MD, DNB

      Affiliations

    • Department of Radiology, Emory University School of Medicine, Emory University Hospital, Atlanta, GA
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  • Mushabbar Ali Syed, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Radiology, Emory University School of Medicine, Emory University Hospital, Atlanta, GA
    • Division of Cardiology, Emory University School of Medicine, Emory University Hospital, Atlanta, GA.
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  • Stefan Tigges, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Radiology, Emory University School of Medicine, Emory University Hospital, Atlanta, GA
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  • Aaron Darius Cann, MD, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Radiology, Emory University School of Medicine, Emory University Hospital, Atlanta, GA
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Aaron D. Cann, MD, PhD, Quantum Radiology Northwest, 598 Nancy Street NW, Suite 150, Marietta, GA 30060.

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doi: 10.1067/j.cpradiol.2006.07.003

Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology
Volume 35, Issue 6 , Pages 245-257 , November 2006

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