A survey of investigations performed prior to permanent pacemaker implantation.

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  • Michael S Cunnington
  • Christopher J Plummer
  • Janet M McComb
چکیده

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Age and ageing

دوره 39 1  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2010