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Early Recurrences of Atrial Fibrillation: How To Predict Them?

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    G. L. Botto, M. Luzi, F. Ruffa, M. G. Gorgoglione & G. Ferrari

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Botto, G.L., Luzi, M., Ruffa, F., Gorgoglione, M.G., Ferrari, G. (2006). Early Recurrences of Atrial Fibrillation: How To Predict Them?. In: Raviele, A. (eds) Cardiac Arrhythmias 2005. Springer, Milano. https://doi.org/10.1007/88-470-0371-7_13

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