The wayward pacemaker electrode
Wittenstein, G.J.
Acta Chirurgica Belgica 77(6): 381-387
1978
ISSN/ISBN: 0001-5458 PMID: 749481 Document Number: 129932
Complications from the use of permanent cardiac pacemakers are frequent and manifold. The most common complications associated with pacemaker electrodes, both endocardial and myocardial, as well as their prevention and treatment are discussed. Also described is a new technique of inserting a myocardial electrode without formal thoracotomy.
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