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The impact of previous VT substrate radiofrequency catheter ablation procedures for patients presenting with electrical storm

Cosmin Cojocaru12, Alexandrina Năstasă3, Mihnea Hîrceagă1, Corneliu Iorgulescu2, Viviana Gondos4, Alina Scărlătescu12, Maria Dorobantu5, Radu Vătăsescu12

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