Cardiovascular Revascularization Medicine
Volume 10, Issue 2 , Pages 136-139 , April 2009

Transradial left main stem rotational artherectomy and stenting: case report and literature review

Received 22 April 2008 ,Revised 30 June 2008 ,Accepted 22 July 2008.

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doi: 10.1016/j.carrev.2008.07.003

Cardiovascular Revascularization Medicine
Volume 10, Issue 2 , Pages 136-139 , April 2009

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