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Inducible Focal Atrial Tachycardia of Coronary Sinus Origin Masquerading as Ventricular Tachycardia

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Edgar Wilson G. Timbol, MD, Giselle G. Gervacio, MD 

Section of Cardiology, University of the Philippines-Philippine General Hospital, Manila, Philippines

 

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