The Year in Cardiology 2015: Arrhythmias and Device Therapy
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This review looks back at important and clinically relevant new developments in the fields of invasive electrophysiology and device therapy in 2014. Many findings do not only apply to pure electrophysiologists, but also to every clinical cardiologist’s practice. The authors have extracted the key findings of studies with potential guideline impact and put those into a clinical perspective. Looking back at the achievements of 2014 may instil enthusiasm for further scientific endeavours in the years to come!
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