Journal of Electrocardiology
Volume 43, Issue 6 , Pages 663-666 , November 2010

How many leads through persistent left superior vein cava and coronary sinus?

Received 17 November 2009

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PII: S0022-0736(10)00002-6

doi: 10.1016/j.jelectrocard.2010.01.001

Journal of Electrocardiology
Volume 43, Issue 6 , Pages 663-666 , November 2010