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A Rare, Late Complication after Automated Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator Placement

Shapiro, Michael and Hanon, Sam and Schweitzer, Paul (2004) A Rare, Late Complication after Automated Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator Placement. [Journal (Paginated)]

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Abstract

This article describes an interesting case of automated implantable cardioverter defibrillator (AICD) extrusion fifteen months after implantation. The case report is followed by a discussion of the causes and treatment of skin erosion following pacemaker/AICD insertion.

Item Type:Journal (Paginated)
Keywords:pacemaker complication, skin erosion, extrusion
Subjects:JOURNALS > Indian Pacing and Electrophysiology Journal
ID Code:4186
Deposited By:Indian Pacing and Electrophysiology, Journal
Deposited On:13 Apr 2005
Last Modified:19 Dec 2009 19:21

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