December 1, 1994Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology
Safety of Pacemaker Implantation in Patients with Transvenous (Nonthoracotomy) Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators
Key result
Implantation of transvenous pacemakers in three patients with transvenous implantable cardioverter defibrillators was performed without complication.
Why the study?
Is transvenous pacemaker implantation safe in patients with existing transvenous ICDs?
Population
3 patients with transvenous (nonthoracotomy) implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs)
Design
Case_series
Authors
Discussion
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Implication
Small series indicates procedural feasibility; hypothesis-generating and leaves open safety in larger populations.
Study Design
Type
Case Report (n=3)
Structured PICO
Is transvenous pacemaker implantation safe in patients with existing transvenous ICDs?
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Population
3 patients with transvenous implantable cardioverter defibrillators who underwent implantation of transvenous pacemakers.
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Intervention
Implantation of transvenous pacemakers
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Outcome
Safety (absence of complications)safety
Transvenous pacemaker implantation can be performed safely in patients with existing transvenous ICDs, provided appropriate testing protocols for device interactions are followed.
Cite This Study
Clemo et al. (1994) conducted a case report in Patients with transvenous implantable cardioverter defibrillators (n=3). Implantation of transvenous pacemakers was evaluated on Complications. Implantation of transvenous pacemakers in three patients with transvenous implantable cardioverter defibrillators was performed without complication.