Prognostic value of electron-beam computed tomography-derived coronary calcium scores compared with clinical parameters in patients evaluated for coronary artery disease. Prognostic value of EBCT in symptomatic patients.

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Published in Z Kardiol on September 01, 2004

Authors

A Schmermund1, A Stang, S Möhlenkamp, H Eggebrecht, D Baumgart, V Gilbert, D Grönemeyer, R Seibel, R Erbel

Author Affiliations

1: Department of Cardiology, University Clinic Essen, Hufelandstrasse 55, 45122 Essen, Germany. Axel.Schmermund@uni-essen.de

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