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Kors, J.A., van Herpen, G. (2010). Computer Analysis of the Electrocardiogram. In: Macfarlane, P.W., van Oosterom, A., Pahlm, O., Kligfield, P., Janse, M., Camm, J. (eds) Comprehensive Electrocardiology. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-84882-046-3_37
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