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Multislice CT Identifies Coronary Atherosclerosis in "Low-Risk" Patients
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Title Multislice CT Identifies Coronary Atherosclerosis in "Low-Risk" Patients
Url http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/579979?src=rss
Description Multislice computed tomography (MSCT) detects proximal coronary atherosclerotic plaque or obstructive coronary artery disease (CAD) in "a significant proportion" of patients with a low or intermediate Framingham risk score, according to research conducted at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio. Reuters Health Information
Category Articles > Pathology and Lab Medicine
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Date Sep 5, 2008
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