Conversion of persistent atrial fibrillation to sinus rhythm by DC shock: Is it still in use two years after AFFIRM?

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Calvi, Valeria [1 ]
Timineri, Salvatore [1 ]
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[1] Univ Catania, Ferrarotto Hosp, Cardiol Clin, Catania, Italy
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CURRENT NEWS IN CARDIOLOGY | 2007年
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QUALITY-OF-LIFE; ELECTRICAL CARDIOVERSION; EXTERNAL CARDIOVERSION; TRIAL;
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10.1007/978-88-470-0636-2_12
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R5 [内科学];
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1002 ; 100201 ;
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