The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Volume 136, Issue 5 , Pages 1156-1159 , November 2008

Long-term results after ablation for long-standing atrial fibrillation concomitant to surgery for organic heart disease: Is microwave energy reliable?

Received 25 October 2007 ,Revised 22 February 2008 ,Accepted 9 May 2008.

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PII: S0022-5223(08)01143-4

doi: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2008.05.041

The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Volume 136, Issue 5 , Pages 1156-1159 , November 2008

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