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http://dx.doi.org/10.5090/kjtcs.2013.46.6.461

A Totally Thoracoscopic Ablation for Persistent Atrial Fibrillation  

Choi, Sung Sil (Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Bundang Jesaeng General Hospital)
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Journal of Chest Surgery / v.46, no.6, 2013 , pp. 461-463 More about this Journal
Abstract
We report the case of a 72-year-old female with persistent atrial fibrillation who underwent a totally thoracoscopic ablation. A successful normal sinus conversion was achieved.
Keywords
Atrial fibrillation; Thoracoscopy; Ablation;
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