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Case Reports
. 1998 Jul 4;317(7150):79-80.
doi: 10.1136/bmj.317.7150.79a.

Temporary pacing before permanent pacing should be avoided unless essential

D J Hildick-Smith, M C Petch
Case Reports

Temporary pacing before permanent pacing should be avoided unless essential

D J Hildick-Smith et al. BMJ. .
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