American Journal of Cardiology
Volume 102, Issue 10 , Pages 1348-1351 , 15 November 2008

Echocardiographic and Clinical Risk Factors for Atrial Fibrillation in Hypertensive Patients With Ischemic Stroke

Received 13 April 2008 ,Revised 13 July 2008 ,Accepted 13 July 2008.

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PII: S0002-9149(08)01183-1

doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2008.07.009

American Journal of Cardiology
Volume 102, Issue 10 , Pages 1348-1351 , 15 November 2008

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