Heart Rhythm
Volume 7, Issue 2 , Pages 165-166 , February 2010

How should we evaluate a new technique in a constantly changing world? The Pace and Ablate study

  • David J. Callans, MD, FHRS

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests and correspondence: Dr. David J. Callans, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Cardiovascular Division, 9.129 Founders Pavilion, 3400 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104

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PII: S1547-5271(09)01212-0

doi: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2009.10.031

Heart Rhythm
Volume 7, Issue 2 , Pages 165-166 , February 2010

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