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Editorial

Statins and atrial fibrillation: do we need a further study?

Irina Savelieva Cardiac and Vascular Sciences, St George’s University of London, Cranmer Terrace, London, SW17 0RE, UK. [email protected]
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A John Camm Cardiac and Vascular Sciences, St George’s University of London, Cranmer Terrace, London, SW17 0RE, UK
Pages 801-804 | Published online: 10 Jan 2014

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