Complex Fractionated Atrial Electrograms Related to Left Atrial Wall Thickness

The mechanism of complex fractionated atrial electrogram (CFAE) in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) remains controversial. This study investigated the relationship between CFAE and left atrial (LA) wall thickness.

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