Endocardial pacing in a patient with sinus node dysfunction and absent right superior vena cava.
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چکیده
A patient with sinus node dysfunction and absent right superior vena cava underwent stable temporary and permanent endocardial pacing via a left sided superior vena cava. Active fixation of the electrode and epicardial pacing were not necessary.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- British heart journal
دوره 52 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1984