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Editorial
. 2020 Nov 18;2(14):2253-2255.
doi: 10.1016/j.jaccas.2020.10.003.

Micra Extraction: Macro Considerations

Robert D Schaller  1
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Editorial

Micra Extraction: Macro Considerations

Robert D Schaller. JACC Case Rep. .
No abstract available

Keywords: cardiac resynchronization therapy; endothelialization; extraction; infection; leadless pacemaker; micra.

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Conflict of interest statement

This study was funded in part by the JV and JV Electrophysiology Fund. Dr. Schaller has served as a consultant for Philips; and has served on the Speakers Bureau for Medtronic.

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  • doi: 10.1016/j.jaccas.2020.09.019

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