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How a small implant can prevent sudden cardiac death

This implantable ‘insurance policy’ can save your life

Page Leggett
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Published Sept. 27, 2021
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  • sudden cardiac arrest
  • cardioverter-defibrillator
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  • heart health
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  • heart
  • sudden cardiac arrest
  • cardioverter-defibrillator
  • defibrillators
  • heart health
  • sudden cardiac death

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