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External electrical
cardioversion: the first choice procedure not only in chronic atrial fibrillation
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G. Molon, G. Canali, P. Girardi,
F. Castagna, G.L. Ferri, F. Stefanini*, G.C. Salazzari.
Department of Cardiology, *Department of Emergency, "S. Cuore"
Hospital, Negrar, Italy
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