International Journal of Cardiology
Volume 143, Issue 2 , Pages 158-164 , 20 August 2010

Radial artery graft flowmetry is better than saphenous vein on postero-lateral wall

Received 2 April 2008 ,Revised 9 June 2008 ,Accepted 6 February 2009.

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doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2009.02.008

International Journal of Cardiology
Volume 143, Issue 2 , Pages 158-164 , 20 August 2010

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