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. 1985 Aug;54(2):222–223. doi: 10.1136/hrt.54.2.222

Chronic nicotine ingestion and atrial fibrillation.

P M Stewart, J R Catterall
PMCID: PMC481883  PMID: 4015933

Abstract

Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation occurred in a fit 35 year old man who consumed large doses of nicotine chewing gum (Nicorette Leo) over a prolonged period.

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