The first part of this review examined the infectious indications for lead extraction.
This part discusses noninfectious indications for lead extraction and strategies for
reducing the incidence of such indications.
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Published online: October 11, 2007
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© 2008 Heart Rhythm Society. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
