Korean Circ J.  2020 Apr;50(4):358-360. 10.4070/kcj.2020.0033.

Catheter Ablation is Effective for Recovery from Sinus Node Dysfunction in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation, But Close Monitoring is Still Needed

• Park SJ

• KMID: 2471286
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4070/kcj.2020.0033

Abstract

No abstract available.

MeSH Terms

Atrial Fibrillation*
Catheter Ablation*
Catheters*
Humans
Sick Sinus Syndrome*
Sinoatrial Node*

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