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Cardiac dimensions and function in atrial fibrillation: how do rate and rhythm control compare?

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boxed-textHagens VE et al. (2005) Effect of rate and rhythm control on left ventricular function and cardiac dimensions in patients with persistent atrial fibrillation: results from the RAte Control versus Electrical cardioversion for persistent atrial fibrillation (RACE) study. Heart Rhythm 2: 19–24

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