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. 2020 Nov 28;17(11):710-722.
doi: 10.11909/j.issn.1671-5411.2020.11.009.

Geriatric issues in patients with or being considered for implanted cardiac rhythm devices: a case-based review

Michael A Chen  1
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Geriatric issues in patients with or being considered for implanted cardiac rhythm devices: a case-based review

Michael A Chen. J Geriatr Cardiol. .
No abstract available

Keywords: Arrhythmias; Cardiac implanted electronic devices; Older adults; Palliative care; Syncope.

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Panel A shows a Medtronic Micra leadless pacemaker next to a standard medication capsule. Panel B shows a chest x-ray in a patient with the same model device.
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