J Stroke.  2023 Sep;25(3):325-326. 10.5853/jos.2023.03055.

Patent Foramen Ovale, Old Patients, and Atrial Fibrillation

• Kim JS

• KMID: 2546433
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5853/jos.2023.03055

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