Malfunctions in implantable cardiac devices: putting the risk in perspective.
Burkhardt
J David
JD
Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, OH 44195, USA.
Wilkoff
Bruce L
BL
D016757:Death, Sudden, Cardiac / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D017147:Defibrillators, Implantable / Q000009:adverse effects*; D018795:Device Approval; D020878:Device Removal; D004868:Equipment Failure; D006801:Humans; D010138:Pacemaker, Artificial / Q000009:adverse effects*; D018570:Risk Assessment