Why the study?
Does ventricular pacing alter plasma levels of ANP and BNP in patients with a dual chamber pacemaker?
Population
15 subjects (10 men, mean age 67 +/- 3 years) with a dual chamber pacemaker and unimpaired heart function.
Comparison
Ventricular pacing for 30 minutes at 80 beats/min. vs Sequential atrioventricular pacing for 30…
Design
Other
Follow-up
60 minutes
Authors
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No immediate change to dual-chamber pacing indicated; leaves open distinct ANP/BNP regulatory mechanisms.
Does ventricular pacing alter plasma levels of ANP and BNP in patients with a dual chamber pacemaker?
The differential release of ANP and BNP during ventricular pacing suggests they are regulated by different mechanisms, supporting a dual natriuretic peptide system.
Villa et al. (1994) studied this question.
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