A new algorithm for the management of stable coronary artery disease incorporating CT coronary angiography and fractional flow reserve: how we can improve outcomes and reduce costs

Harper, Richard W; Ko, Brian S

doi:10.5694/j.1326-5377.2011.tb03168.x

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Cardiovascular diseases

In reply: We thank the authors of these letters for their comments on our article.

MonashHeart, Southern Health, Monash Medical Centre, Melbourne, VIC.

Correspondence: richard.harper@med.monash.edu.au

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