American Journal of Cardiology
Volume 105, Issue 1 , Pages 95-99 , 1 January 2010

Time-Dependent Risk of Fidelis Lead Failure

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PII: S0002-9149(09)02220-6

doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2009.08.655

American Journal of Cardiology
Volume 105, Issue 1 , Pages 95-99 , 1 January 2010

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