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Clinical Indications

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Coronary CT Angiography

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The clinically most relevant indications for coronary CT angiography are presented.

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Dewey, M. (2009). Clinical Indications. In: Coronary CT Angiography. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-79844-6_5

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