American Heart Journal
Volume 148, Issue 5 , Pages 755-763 , November 2004

Magnetic resonance imaging of the peripheral vasculature

  • Eric G. Auerbach, MD

      Affiliations

    • Oklahoma Heart Institute, University of Oklahoma, Tulsa, Okla, USA
    • ,
  • Edward T. Martin, MS, MD

      Affiliations

    • Oklahoma Heart Institute, University of Oklahoma, Tulsa, Okla, USA
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Edward T. Martin, MD, Oklahoma Heart Institute, 9228 South Mingo Road, Tulsa, OK 74133.

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American Heart Journal
Volume 148, Issue 5 , Pages 755-763 , November 2004

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