Journal of Radiology Nursing
Volume 28, Issue 3 , Pages 96-103 , September 2009

Cardiac Computed Tomography

  • Gaby Weissman, MD

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author: Gaby Weissman, MD, Washington Hospital Center, 110 Irving Street, NW, 1063-NA Washington, DC 20010.
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  • Wm. Guy Weigold, MD

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doi: 10.1016/j.jradnu.2009.04.003

Journal of Radiology Nursing
Volume 28, Issue 3 , Pages 96-103 , September 2009

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