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Editorial
. 2025 Jul 31;17(7):4383-4387.
doi: 10.21037/jtd-2025-796. Epub 2025 Jul 29.

Beyond the pulmonary vein isolation-is alcohol substrate modification the best option for persistent atrial fibrillation?

Krzysztof Myrda  1   2 , Jolanta U Nowak  1   2
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Editorial

Beyond the pulmonary vein isolation-is alcohol substrate modification the best option for persistent atrial fibrillation?

Krzysztof Myrda et al. J Thorac Dis. .
No abstract available

Keywords: Atrial fibrillation (AF); ablation using ethanol injection; radiofrequency ablation; substrate modification.

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Conflicts of Interest: Both authors have completed the ICMJE uniform disclosure form (available at https://jtd.amegroups.com/article/view/10.21037/jtd-2025-796/coif). The authors have no conflicts of interest to declare.

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