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Proper positioning and timely removal of temporary epicardial pacing wires after cardiac surgery may decrease the risk of postoperative complications such as wire migration.
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Clarifies that temporary epicardial pacing wires are removed after cardiac surgery, not before, and emphasizes proper positioning to decrease postoperative complications.
Kubat et al. (2021) conducted a letter in Temporary epicardial pacing wire complications. Temporary epicardial pacing wire (TEPW) was evaluated. Proper positioning and timely removal of temporary epicardial pacing wires after cardiac surgery may decrease the risk of postoperative complications such as wire migration.
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