Transiet atrial fibrillation after minor head injury.
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چکیده
Two patients developed transient rapid atrial fibrillation after a blow on the head. There was no evidence of neurological damage or organic heart disease on subsequent investigation. Neither patient was aware of the cardiac irregularity.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- British heart journal
دوره 38 9 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1976