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A completely endoscopic approach to microwave ablation for atrial fibrillation

Saltman et al., 2003

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3165301419683910634
Author
Saltman A
Rosenthal L
Francalancia N
Lahey S
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The Heart Surgery Forum

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Background: Surgical therapy for atrial fibrillation is extremely effective but not widely applied. Minimally invasive methods may be more attractive. We report a case of complete pulmonary vein isolation performed entirely through a thoracoscopic approach. Methods: A …
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