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#140 Bonus Pacemaker & ICDs: 5 Pearls Segment

Core IM | Internal Medicine Podcast

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Avoiding Heparin Products for Patients with Pacemakers or ICDs

This chapter explores the use of heparin products in patients with pacemakers or implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs), and recommends avoiding them to reduce the risk of pocket hematoma and infection. They also discuss the safety and effectiveness of continuing or holding oral anticoagulation for these patients.

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