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Removal of Temporary Pacemaker

Date: Dec 31, 2014

Question:

Patient had temporary pacemaker placed a week ago. He came in today and had it removed, and a permanent pacemaker was placed. Would you just charge a pacemaker lead removal and the insertion of the new device?

Question ID : 6332
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