Optimizing Local Capture of Atrial Fibrillation by Rapid Pacing: Study of the Influence of Tissue Dynamics

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Optimizing Local Capture of Atrial Fibrillation by Rapid Pacing: Study of the Influence of Tissue Dynamics

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