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Cost advantage of dual-chamber versus single-chamber cardioverter-defibrillator implantation.

TitleCost advantage of dual-chamber versus single-chamber cardioverter-defibrillator implantation.
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2005
AuthorsGoldberger, Zachary, Brian Elbel, Craig A. McPherson, David A. Paltiel, and Rachel Lampert
JournalJournal of the American College of Cardiology
Volume46
Issue5
Pagination850-7
Date Published2005 Sep 6
ISSN0735-1097
KeywordsAtrial Fibrillation, Bradycardia, Cardiac Pacing, Artificial, Connecticut, Decision Support Techniques, Defibrillators, Implantable, Electric Countershock, Electrophysiology, Heart Failure, Hospital Costs, Hospitals, University, Humans, Retrospective Studies, Sick Sinus Syndrome, Treatment Outcome
AbstractThe purpose of this study was to determine the least expensive strategy for device selection in patients receiving implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs).
DOI10.1111/j.1524-4733.2010.00763.x
Alternate JournalJ. Am. Coll. Cardiol.

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