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Review
. 2015 Jul;99(4):795-804.
doi: 10.1016/j.mcna.2015.02.008.

Indications for pacemakers, implantable cardioverter-defibrillator and cardiac resynchronization devices

Soraya M Samii  1
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Review

Indications for pacemakers, implantable cardioverter-defibrillator and cardiac resynchronization devices

Soraya M Samii. Med Clin North Am. 2015 Jul.

Abstract

Implantable cardiac devices are important management tools for patients with heart rhythm disorders and heart failure. In this article, the current implantable cardiac rhythm devices are described in their evolution. The current indications and contraindications for these cardiac rhythm devices are reviewed.

Keywords: Arrhythmia; Cardiac resynchronization therapy; Cardiac rhythm devices; Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator; Pacemaker; Systolic heart failure.

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