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Expert Review of Medical Devices Volume 17, 2020 - Issue 11
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Arrhythmogenic syncope leading to cardiac rhythm management procedures during COVID-19 lockdown

Vincenzo Russoa Division of Cardiology, Department of Medical Translational Sciences, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, Naples, ItalyCorrespondence[email protected]
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Pia Clara Pafundib Department of Advanced Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, Naples, ItalyORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-0310-3529View further author information
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Antonio Rapacciuoloc Division of Cardiology, Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, ItalyView further author information
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Antonello D’Andread Division of Cardiology, Umberto I Hospital, Nocera Inferiore, Salerno, ItalyView further author information
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Marcello de Devitiise Division of Cardiology, Pellegrini Hospital, Health Authority Naples 1, Naples, ItalyView further author information
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Mario Volpicellif Division of Cardiology, San Giovanni Bosco Hospital, Health Authority Naples 1, Naples, ItalyView further author information
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Antonio Ruoccog Interventional Cardiology and Cardiological Care Unit, Cardarelli Hospital, Naples, ItalyView further author information
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Gerardo Nigroa Division of Cardiology, Department of Medical Translational Sciences, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, Naples, ItalyView further author information
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Antonio D’Onofrioh Division of Cardiology, Monaldi Hospital, Naples, ItalyView further author information
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Pages 1207-1210 | Received 10 Sep 2020, Accepted 21 Oct 2020, Published online: 10 Nov 2020

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