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A comparison of single-lead atrial pacing with dual-chamber pacing in sick sinus syndrome

Jens Cosedis Nielsen, Poul Erik B Thomsen, Søren Højberg, Mogens Møller, Thomas Vesterlund, Dorthe Dalsgaard, Leif Mortensen, Tonny Nielsen, Mogens Asklund, Elsebeth V Friis, Per Christensen, Erik H Simonsen, Ulrik H Eriksen, Gunnar Jensen, Jesper H Svendsen, William D Toff, Jeffrey S Healey, Henning Andersen, DANPACE Investigators

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Abstract

In patients with sick sinus syndrome, bradycardia can be treated with a single-lead pacemaker or a dual-chamber pacemaker. Previous trials have revealed that pacing modes preserving atrio-ventricular synchrony are superior to single-lead ventricular pacing, but it remains unclear if there is any difference between single-lead atrial pacing (AAIR) and dual-chamber pacing (DDDR).
Original languageEnglish
JournalEuropean Heart Journal (English Edition)
Volume32
Issue number6
Pages (from-to)686-96
Number of pages11
ISSN0195-668X
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2011

Keywords

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Atrial Fibrillation
  • Cardiac Pacing, Artificial
  • Cardiotonic Agents
  • Cause of Death
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Pacemaker, Artificial
  • Reoperation
  • Sick Sinus Syndrome
  • Stroke
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Young Adult

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