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Editorial
. 2012 Aug 1;5(4):618-20.
doi: 10.1161/CIRCEP.112.974956.

Epicardial adipose tissue and neural mechanisms of atrial fibrillation

Peng-Sheng Chen, Isik Turker
Editorial

Epicardial adipose tissue and neural mechanisms of atrial fibrillation

Peng-Sheng Chen et al. Circ Arrhythm Electrophysiol. .
No abstract available

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Conflict of interest statement

Conflict of Interest Disclosures: Dr Chen's research laboratory receives equipment donations from Medtronic Inc., St Jude Inc., Cryocath Inc, and Cyberonics Inc. Dr Chen is a consultant to Cyberonics Inc.

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