Reuse of Explanted Pacemakers: An Option for Economically Underprivileged Patients in Developing Countries

Permanent pacemaker implantation is an established mode of life saving therapy for patients with symptomatic bradycardia. As the human population is aging world-over, the need for pacemakers are also increasing. Reviewing the results of the 2001 World Survey on Cardiac Pacing and Implantable Cardiov...

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Main Authors: Johnson Francis, R Anilkumar, Harry Mond
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2007-10-01
Series:Indian Pacing and Electrophysiology Journal
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Online Access:http://www.ipej.org/0704/francis8.htm