| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2873628 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2015 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
The risk of PPM implantation after a lone CMIV is 5% and increases with age. The need for a PPM after a CMIV is largely due to SA node dysfunction, which appears unlikely to recover. These data should help physicians counsel patients regarding the perioperative risks associated with the CMIV.
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Authors
Jason O. MD, Phillip S. MD, Lindsey L. MD, Richard B. PhD, Marc R. MD, Jennifer MD, Ralph J. MD, Hersh S. MD,