Anti-arrhythmic effects of statins: A hypothesis remains to be tested

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Guo, Hongsheng M. [1 ]
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[1] Methodist Hosp, Heart & Vasc Ctr, Pk Nicollet Hlth Serv, St Louis Pk, MN 55426 USA
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10.1016/j.hrthm.2008.01.033
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R5 [内科学];
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1002 [临床医学]; 100201 [内科学];
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