Keywords:
Dilatation, Calcifications / Calculi, Arteriosclerosis, Diagnostic procedure, Contrast agent-intravenous, Digital radiography, CT-Angiography, Thorax, Cardiovascular system, Arteries / Aorta
Authors:
A. Mereu1, E. Scapin1, M. Porcu2, L. Saba1; 1Monserrato/IT, 2Cagliari/IT
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