Tying Ourselves in Knots to Avoid Ventricular Pacing in Sick Sinus Syndrome: Does it Matter?

JACC Clin Electrophysiol

Section of Cardiac Electrophysiology, Edith and Benson Ford Heart and Vascular Institute, Henry Ford Health System, Detroit, Michigan. Electronic address:

Published: May 2017

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