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This editorial refers to the article by Takasaki et al. on pp. 82–89 of this issue of General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery.
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Ishii, Y. Is pulmonary vein isolation effective for permanent atrial fibrillation?. Gen Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 60, 68–70 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11748-011-0876-z
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