Non Invasive Evaluation of Atherosclerotic Plaques Behavior in Human Carotid Arteries: Indicators of Plaque Vulnerability?
β Scribed by D. Bia; F. Pessana; P. Forcada; Y. Zocalo; R.L. Armentano
- Book ID
- 118419122
- Publisher
- Atlantis Press
- Year
- 2010
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 139 KB
- Volume
- 4
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 1872-9312
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