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. 1997 Sep;78(3):224–225. doi: 10.1136/hrt.78.3.224

Systematic trial of pacing to prevent atrial fibrillation (STOP-AF).

R G Charles 1, J M McComb 1
PMCID: PMC484921  PMID: 9391281

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