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Isolated First-Degree Atrioventricular Block: A New Indication for Dual-Chamber Pacing?

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Cardiac Arrhythmias 1995

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Since the importance of the atrioventricular (AV) interval in cardiac hemodynamics has been realized, first-degree atrioventricular AV block has been considered as one of the possible indications for permanent cardiac pacing.

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    R. Cazzin, P. Golia, C. Bonanno, C. Lestuzzi & V. Proietti

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Cazzin, R., Golia, P., Bonanno, C., Lestuzzi, C., Proietti, V. (1996). Isolated First-Degree Atrioventricular Block: A New Indication for Dual-Chamber Pacing?. In: Raviele, A. (eds) Cardiac Arrhythmias 1995. Springer, Milano. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-88-470-2223-2_24

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