Comparison of bipolar and unipolar radiofrequency ablation in an in vivo experimental model: Editorial comment

European Journal of Cardio-thoracic Surgery

Volumn 28, Issue 1, 2005, Pages 80-82

  Benussi, Stefano ^a  

^a SAN RAFFAELE HOSPITAL   (Italy)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

COMPARATIVE STUDY; CORONARY ARTERY BLOOD FLOW; EPICARDIUM; HEART ATRIUM; HEART ATRIUM FIBRILLATION; HEART ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY; NERVE BLOCK; NONHUMAN; NOTE; PRIORITY JOURNAL; PULMONARY VEIN; RADIOFREQUENCY ABLATION; TREATMENT OUTCOME;

EID: 21244490832     PISSN: 10107940     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.ejcts.2005.03.001     Document Type: Note

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