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Patanè, L., Cavallaro, A. (2005). Advances in Surgical Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation. In: Gulizia, M.M. (eds) Emerging Pathologies in Cardiology. Springer, Milano . https://doi.org/10.1007/88-470-0341-5_17

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