Key result
Atrial leads were associated with an 11% total complication rate (6.3% early, 4.7% late), which is higher than the 2% complication rate for ventricular leads.
Why the study?
What are the complication rates and electrical characteristics of atrial leads compared to ventricular leads?
Population
302 patients implanted with atrial leads (total 329 unipolar and 12 bipolar leads)
Comparison
Atrial pacemaker leads vs Ventricular leads and different types of atrial…
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
up to 6 years
Authors
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P-wave sensing similar across atrial lead types in this series; leaves open optimal selection for long-term performance.
Observational (n=302)
What are the complication rates and electrical characteristics of atrial leads compared to ventricular leads?
Absolute Event Rate: 11% vs 2%
Atrial leads are associated with a significantly higher complication rate (11%) compared to ventricular leads (2%), a factor that must be considered during pacemaker system selection.
Brownlee et al. (1986) conducted an observational in Patients requiring pacemaker leads (n=302). Atrial leads vs. Ventricular leads was evaluated on Total complication rate. Atrial leads were associated with an 11% total complication rate (6.3% early, 4.7% late), which is higher than the 2% complication rate for ventricular leads.
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