Interv Akut Kardiol. 2006;5(5):195-198

Pathophysiology and new technologies - advances in atrial fibrillation ablation techniques

MUDr. Martin Fiala Ph.D
I. interní klinika FN a LF UP Olomouc

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Fiala M. Pathophysiology and new technologies - advances in atrial fibrillation ablation techniques. Interv Akut Kardiol. 2006;5(5):195-198.
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