Why the study?
Does a steroid-eluting passive fixation atrial lead improve stimulation thresholds compared to nonsteroid-eluting leads in patients requiring atrial pacing?
Population
215 patients requiring atrial pacing lead implantation, mean age 68 years, 135 males.
Comparison
Passive fixation, steroid-eluting atrial lead… vs Nonsteroid-eluting atrial leads
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
18 months
Authors
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May allow lower-output atrial pacing; leaves open randomized confirmation of clinical outcomes.
Does a steroid-eluting passive fixation atrial lead improve stimulation thresholds compared to nonsteroid-eluting leads in patients requiring atrial pacing?
Steroid-eluting passive fixation atrial leads maintain low stimulation thresholds over 18 months compared to nonsteroid-eluting leads, allowing for lower voltage programming without compromising sensing or dislodgment rates.
Mond et al. (1995) studied this question.
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