American Heart Journal
Volume 140, Issue 1 , Pages 176-180 , July 2000

Esmolol versus diltiazem in the treatment of postoperative atrial fibrillation/atrial flutter after open heart surgery

Received 30 August 1999 ,Accepted 25 February 2000.

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☆ Reprint requests: Richard L. Wurdeman, PharmD, Creighton Cardiac Center, 3006 Webster S, Omaha, NE 68131. E-mail: rwuroem@cardiac.creighton.edu

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doi: 10.1067/mhj.2000.106917

American Heart Journal
Volume 140, Issue 1 , Pages 176-180 , July 2000

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