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2018 Focused update of the Canadian Cardiovascular Society guidelines for the management of atrial fibrillation

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Atrial fibrillation and hyperthyroidism: a literature review

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Inflammation and atrial fibrillation: a comprehensive review

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Atrial fibrillation and cryptogenic stroke. What is the current evidence? Role of electrocardiographic monitoring

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Ablation of atrial fibrillation: facts for the referring physician

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Predisposing factors for atrial fibrillation in the elderly

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■ by Dr Paulo Fernando Leite

Cardiologia – Centro Médico Unimed BH

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