Why the study?
What are the long-term outcomes and factors modifying the longevity of permanent epicardial pacing systems in children?
Population
119 consecutive patients from one country undergoing permanent epicardial pacemaker implantation at <18…
Comparison
Permanent epicardial pacing vs Older pacing technologies and earlier…
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
median 6.4 years (IQR 2.9-11.1 years)
Authors
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Supports steroid-eluting bipolar leads to extend pediatric epicardial pacing durability; leaves open need for randomized confirmation of reintervention reduction.
What are the long-term outcomes and factors modifying the longevity of permanent epicardial pacing systems in children?
In children requiring permanent epicardial pacing, the use of bipolar steroid-eluting leads and beat-to-beat capture tracking significantly increases pacing system longevity and reduces the need for surgical reinterventions.
Kubuš et al. (2011) studied this question.