Clinical trial NCT01336075 - References

Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation. — Atrial Fibrillation: Ablation or Surgical Treatment II: FAST II

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Atrial Fibrillation: Ablation or Surgical Treatment II: FAST II A Randomized Study Comparing Non-pharmacologic Therapy in Patients With Drug-refractory Atrial Fibrillation Referred for a First Time Invasive Treatment.

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