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References

The following references are used on SureScan™ Pacing System webpages on www.mrisurescan.com:

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  2. Medtronic data on file.
  3. Nazarian S, Halperin HR. How to perform magnetic resonance imaging on patients with implantable cardiac arrhythmia devices. Heart Rhythm. January 2009;6(1):138-143.
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  14. EnRhythm MRI™ SureScan™ Pacing System Clinical Study.
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