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Adding epicardial ablation for ventricular tachycardia: a 1–2 punch, or simply 3rd time’s the charm?

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Howell, S., Moss, J. Adding epicardial ablation for ventricular tachycardia: a 1–2 punch, or simply 3rd time’s the charm?. J Interv Card Electrophysiol 66, 95–97 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10840-022-01216-x

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