Abstract
Five cases of implanted-pacemaker-induced dysrhythmia are described and factors precipitating such dysrhythmias are discussed.
The efficacy of practolol in the treatment of such dysrhythmias is shown and its use as a prophylactic antidysrhythmic agent has been suggested.
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