Standard method for ultrasound evaluation of carotid artery lesions

Journal of Medical Ultrasonics

Volumn 36, Issue 4, 2009, Pages 219-226

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ARTERY DIAMETER; CAROTID ARTERY INJURY; CAROTID ARTERY OBSTRUCTION; COLOR ULTRASOUND FLOWMETRY; CORONARY ARTERY BLOOD FLOW; ECHOGRAPHY; REVIEW;

EID: 72549085462     PISSN: 13464523     EISSN: 16132254     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s10396-009-0238-y     Document Type: Review

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