Detection of Left Atrial Appendage Thrombus by Cardiac Computed Tomography in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation: A Meta-Analysis

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  2013

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  Circulation Cardiovascular Imaging

• Publication date

  2013-02-13

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  Medicine

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  DOI 10.1161/CIRCIMAGING.112.000153PMID 23406625
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