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Should pacemakers be removed in the event of localized implantation-site infection?

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boxed-text Klug D et al. (2004) Local symptoms at the site of pacemaker implantation indicate latent systemic infection. Heart 90: 882–886

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    Anil Gehi & Davendra Mehta

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