American Journal of Cardiology
Volume 103, Issue 2 , Pages 232-237 , 15 January 2009

Effect of Catheter Ablation for Isolated Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation on Longitudinal and Circumferential Left Ventricular Systolic Function

Received 28 July 2008 ,Revised 28 August 2008 ,Accepted 28 August 2008.

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doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2008.08.070

American Journal of Cardiology
Volume 103, Issue 2 , Pages 232-237 , 15 January 2009

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