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Guidelines Update for ICD, CRT, Pacing Therapy Reflects Recent Trials, Emphasizes Core Principles
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Title Guidelines Update for ICD, CRT, Pacing Therapy Reflects Recent Trials, Emphasizes Core Principles
Url http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/575322?src=rss
Description Guidelines on the use of devices to regulate heart rhythm and rate have placed unprecedented emphasis on the need for optimal medical therapy before device therapy is considered. Medscape Medical News
Category Articles > Cardiology
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Date May 31, 2008
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