Article updated and reviewed by Neil Siecke, MD, Clinical Insturctor, UCSD Division of Cardiology. Editorial review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network on August 8, 2005.
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Atrial Fibrillation
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Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Atrial Fibrillation
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Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
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