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Rate Versus Rhythm Control: Is the Debate Over?

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    A. John Camm & Irina Savelieva

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Camm, A.J., Savelieva, I. Rate Versus Rhythm Control: Is the Debate Over?. J Interv Card Electrophysiol 7, 7–11 (2002). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1020803730154

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