Intrinsic etiologies for temporary pacemaker implantation, such as idiopathic degeneration, are strongly associated with the subsequent need for a permanent pacemaker within 30 days compared to extrinsic causes.
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May warrant closer surveillance for PPM need in intrinsic TPM; leaves open whether etiology informs management in randomized studies.
Jou et al. (2010) studied this question.
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