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[2]
]. We take advantage of the opportunity to reply focusing on some aspects that we
believe are clinically important. In the last decade the interest surrounding atrial
high rate episodes (AHRE) markedly increased [
[3]
]. AHREs are a relatively new clinical concept and their optimal management, especially
regarding the use of oral anticoagulants (OACs), is still matter of debate [
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Publication history
Published online: January 21, 2022
Accepted:
January 19,
2022
Received:
January 16,
2022
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