Ashman Phenomenon Treatment & Management
- Author: Roger Freedman, MD; Chief Editor: Jeffrey N Rottman, MD more...
Medical Care
No treatment is needed for isolated complexes. Treat the underlying cardiac condition as appropriate.
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