Quality of life of patients after pacemaker implantation

• Authors: Uchmanowicz Izabella , Jankowska-Polańska Beata , Pogodzińska Hanna
• Languages of publication: EN

Keywords

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pacemaker implantation; quality of life; gender

• Publisher: Stowarzyszenie Przyjaciół Medycyny Rodzinnej i Lekarzy Rodzinnych
• Journal: Family Medicine & Primary Care Review
• Year: 2013
• Issue: 1
• Pages: 16-20

Contributors

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Uchmanowicz Izabella

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Jankowska-Polańska Beata

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Pogodzińska Hanna

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