A DUAL CHAMBER PACEMAKER LEADS SWITCH AT THE HEADER – AN ELECTROCARDIOGRAPHICAL AND CLINICAL PICTURE, A CASE REPORT
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Dual chamber pacemakerAbstract
In pacemaker practice the occurrence of atrial / ventricular leads switch at the pacemaker box header is very rare and may cause confusion and possibly serious complications as failure of pacing and probably cardiac standstill, recognizing and managing this complication is highly vital for patient safety and even survival.
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