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The Use of Dabigatran Immediately After Atrial Fibrillation Ablation

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Safety of Lower Activated Clotting Times During Atrial Fibrillation Ablation Using Open Irrigated Tip Catheters and a Single Transseptal Puncture

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Guidelines for the management of atrial fibrillation: The Task Force for the Management of Atrial Fibrillation of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC)

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The Risk of Thromboembolism and Need for Oral Anticoagulation After Successful Atrial Fibrillation Ablation

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The Relationship Between Daily Atrial Tachyarrhythmia Burden From Implantable Device Diagnostics and Stroke Risk

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