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Two methods for homogeneous field defibrillation and stimulation

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Geuze, R.H. Two methods for homogeneous field defibrillation and stimulation. Med. Biol. Eng. Comput. 21, 518–520 (1983). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02442644

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