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Makielski, J.C., January, C.T. Proarrhythmia Related to Prolongation of Repolarization: Mechanisms, Monitoring, Prevention, and Management. Card Electrophysiol Rev 2, 132–135 (1998). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1009963228964
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