Persistent Diarrhea Following Catheter Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation: A Lesser-known Complication of Left Atrial Ablation Procedures

Overview

Journal HeartRhythm Case Rep

Date 2021 Sep 23

PMID 34552858

Authors

Teiichi Yamane

Osamu Inaba

Eri Hachisuka

Seigo Yamashita

Michihiro Yoshimura

Jun-Ichi Nitta

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