Key result
Temporary percutaneous endocardial pacing was associated with a high in-hospital mortality of 46.7%, particularly among those with anterior myocardial infarction (74.5%).
Why the study?
What are the clinical characteristics and in-hospital outcomes of patients receiving temporary transvenous cardiac pacing in a coronary care unit?
Population
162 patients admitted to one coronary care unit over a 6-year period who received temporary percutaneous…
Comparison
Temporary percutaneous endocardial pacing vs Matched controls
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
In-hospital
Authors
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High mortality with temporary pacing in anterior MI supports selective use in stable patients; leaves open whether pacing drives risk or marks severity.
Observational (n=162)
No
What are the clinical characteristics and in-hospital outcomes of patients receiving temporary transvenous cardiac pacing in a coronary care unit?
Temporary transvenous pacing in the coronary care unit is associated with high in-hospital mortality, particularly in patients with anterior myocardial infarction, highlighting the need for strict guidelines to avoid unnecessary pacing in hemodynamically stable patients.
Jowett et al. (1989) conducted an observational in Patients requiring temporary cardiac pacing (n=162). Temporary percutaneous endocardial pacing vs. Matched controls was evaluated on In-hospital mortality. Temporary percutaneous endocardial pacing was associated with a high in-hospital mortality of 46.7%, particularly among those with anterior myocardial infarction (74.5%).
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