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Prompt Removal Necessary to Treat Cardiac Device-Related Infective Endocarditis
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Title Prompt Removal Necessary to Treat Cardiac Device-Related Infective Endocarditis
Url http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/569715?src=rss
Description Prompt device removal and prolonged antibiotic administration reduce mortality in patients with infective endocarditis related to permanent pacemaker or cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) implantation, according to a report in the January Mayo Clinic Proceedings. Reuters Health Information
Category Articles > General Surgery
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Date Feb 8, 2008
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