Editorial
doi: 10.1136/hrt.2004.059212.
Atrial fibrillation ablation in the real world
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Editorial
Atrial fibrillation ablation in the real world
Heart.
2005 Dec.
Abstract
While the potential for curative treatment of atrial fibrillation has generated much interest in the role of catheter ablation, its widespread use has been limited by a number of factors.
Comment on
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Radiofrequency ablation of atrial fibrillation: effectiveness and safety in 102 consecutive patients.Heart. 2005 Dec;91(12):1611-2. doi: 10.1136/hrt.2004.053660. Heart. 2005. PMID: 16287751 Free PMC article. No abstract available.
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