| Literature DB >> 12966834 |
S Frantz1, J Wagner, H Langenfeld.
Abstract
As the number of implanted pacemakers and the incidence of malignant tumors increases, the probability of radiation-mediated pacemaker dysfunction increases. Radiation can substantially damage pacemaker electronics. We report here a case, with loss of communication after radiation therapy.Entities:
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Year: 2003 PMID: 12966834 DOI: 10.1007/s00392-003-0935-2
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Z Kardiol ISSN: 0300-5860