Coronary Physiology Assessment: On Becoming Faster, Friendlier, and a Better Guiding Companion.
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SUBMITTER: Misumida N
PROVIDER: S-EPMC10751643 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec
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Coronary Physiology Assessment: On Becoming Faster, Friendlier, and a Better Guiding Companion.
Misumida Naoki N Moliterno David J DJ
JACC. Asia 20231107 6
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