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Published in Cardiology

Expert Opinion / Commentary · March 21, 2016

Vagal Nerve Stimulation for Heart Failure

Written by
Chance M Witt MD
Samuel J Asirvatham MD, FACC, FHRS
Suraj Kapa MD

 

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Samuel Asirvatham MD, FACC, FHRS

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