Seminars in Ultrasound, CT and MRI
Volume 27, Issue 1 , Pages 42-55 , February 2006

Computed Tomographic Angiography of the Coronary Arteries: Techniques and Applications

  • Thomas C. Gerber, MD, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL.
    • Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL.
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to Thomas C. Gerber, MD, PhD, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, Mayo Clinic, 4500 San Pablo Road, Jacksonville, FL 32224.
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  • Jerome F. Breen, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN.
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  • Ronald S. Kuzo, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL.
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  • Birgit Kantor, MD, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN.
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  • Eric E. Williamson, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN.
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  • Robert E. Safford, MD, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL.
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  • Richard L. Morin, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL.
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  • Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research

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