Direct visualization of induced steam pops during radiofrequency ablation.
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SUBMITTER: Quallich SG
PROVIDER: S-EPMC5419327 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Jul
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Direct visualization of induced steam pops during radiofrequency ablation.
Quallich Stephen G SG Goff Ryan P RP Iaizzo Paul A PA
HeartRhythm case reports 20150408 4
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