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Maximizing the Effectiveness of Ablation for Arrhythmias in the Congenital Heart Patients

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Arrhythmias are common in adults with congenital heart disease and account for a large proportion of hospitalizations. The complex anatomical heterogeneity, often in the presence of a delicate hemodynamic system, presents a significant electrophysiological challenge. This review outlines current clinical practice and advances in maximizing the effectiveness of ablation for arrhythmias in congenital heart patients.

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Arujuna, A., de Bono, J. Maximizing the Effectiveness of Ablation for Arrhythmias in the Congenital Heart Patients. Curr Cardiol Rep 18, 69 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11886-016-0736-7

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