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Incidence and Risk Factors for Early Postoperative Arrhythmias in Congenital Heart Disease – Systematic Review Cover

Incidence and Risk Factors for Early Postoperative Arrhythmias in Congenital Heart Disease – Systematic Review

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/jce-2025-0005 | Journal eISSN: 2457-5518 | Journal ISSN: 2457-550X
Language: English
Page range: 43 - 53
Submitted on: Mar 8, 2025
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Published on: Jul 1, 2025
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