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. 1975 May;37(5):539–542. doi: 10.1136/hrt.37.5.539

Atrial dissociation.

M E Scoot, O C Finnegam
PMCID: PMC482834  PMID: 1137664

Abstract

A case of transient atrial dissociation developing in a woman with acute myocardial infraction is presented. The mechanism of this condition and its differentiation from other conditions which may mimic it are discussed.

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