Subcutaneous ICD implant complicated by an intraperitoneal lead course and device infection.

HeartRhythm Case Rep

Department of Medicine, Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System, Gainesville, Florida.

Published: May 2016

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