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Figure 1 Quantitative analysis of left anterior descending coronary artery (LAD) stenosis by multidetector row computed tomography (MDCT). Calcified plaque (gray striped) was removed from lumen contours (thick white border). MLD = minimal luminal diameter in area of obstruction (Obs); RVD = reference vessel diameter in non-diseased area (Ref).