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There are three major areas where EBCT scanning for coronary calcium is likely to prove of significant clinical value. These areas are discussed in detail below.
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Schmermund, A., Rumberger, J.A. (2004). Clinical Implications of Assessing Coronary Calcification. In: Oudkerk, M. (eds) Coronary Radiology. Medical Radiology. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-06419-1_15
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