Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2882960 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2008 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Permanent pacemaker implantation requirement after aortic valve replacement is a common occurrence, and should be discussed as part of the preoperative consent process. Preexisting conducting disease and preoperative aortic regurgitation were predictors of PPM requirement.
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Authors
Sam MB BS, Alex R. MB BS, Paul R. MD, Augustine T.M. DM, FRCS Ed (C-Th), James L. FRCS, Keith D. MD, FRCP,