Journal of Radiology Nursing
Volume 28, Issue 1 , Pages 20-26 , March 2009

Coronary CTA

  • Jody W. Baker, MSN, APN, C

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author: Jody W. Baker, South Jersey Radiology Associates. 100 Carnie Boulevard, Suite A1. Voorhees, NJ 08043.

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PII: S1546-0843(08)00173-9

doi: 10.1016/j.jradnu.2008.12.004

Journal of Radiology Nursing
Volume 28, Issue 1 , Pages 20-26 , March 2009