Enhanced Coronary Calcification Determined by Electron Beam CT Is Strongly Related to Endothelial Dysfunction in Patients With Suspected Coronary Artery Disease
Authors:
- Lung-Ching ChenLCLung-Ching Chen
- Hsin-Bang LeuHLHsin-Bang Leu
- Philip Yu-An DingPDPhilip Yu-An Ding
- Jaw-Wen ChenJCJaw-Wen Chen
- Tao-Cheng WuTWTao-Cheng Wu
- Shing-Jong LinSLShing-Jong Lin
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Funding Information
- Taipei Veterans General Hospital (CI 92-7-1)
- Yen Tjing Ling Medical Foundation
- National Science Council (VGH-239)
- National Science Council (92-2314-B-010-009)
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