International Journal of Cardiology
Volume 111, Issue 3 , Pages 453-454 , 28 August 2006

Acute massive rise in the capture threshold: Successful management with long-term oral prednisolone

Received 5 June 2005 ,Accepted 10 June 2005.

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doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2005.06.046

International Journal of Cardiology
Volume 111, Issue 3 , Pages 453-454 , 28 August 2006

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