Reduced lung function and risk of atrial fibrillation in The Copenhagen City Heart Study

Buch P., Friberg J., Scharling H., Lange P., Prescott E.

Source: Eur Respir J 2003; 21: 1012-1016
Journal Issue: June
Disease area: Airway diseases

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