Critical Care
Complex Defibrillators Raise Risk of Complications
A study has found that there is a greater chance of surgical problems and death with implantable cardioverter-defibrillator that require leads attached to two chambers of the heart, compared to those that work on only one chamber. More...12 Sep 2011

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