Key result
An expert system analyzing pacemaker diagnostic data detected new atrial tachyarrhythmias in 31% of patients with dual chamber devices and no prior history of these arrhythmias.
Why the study?
Does an expert system analyzing pacemaker diagnostic data improve the detection of atrial tachyarrhythmias in patients with dual chamber pacemakers and no prior history of atrial arrhythmias?
Population
239 patients with a dual chamber pacing device and no prior history of atrial arrhythmias.
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
at least two subsequent follow-up visits
Authors
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May support expert-system detection of occult atrial tachyarrhythmias in dual-chamber pacemaker patients; leaves open need for outcome trials before practice change.
Observational (n=239)
Does an expert system analyzing pacemaker diagnostic data improve the detection of atrial tachyarrhythmias in patients with dual chamber pacemakers and no prior history of atrial arrhythmias?
An expert system analyzing pacemaker diagnostic data effectively identifies previously undiagnosed atrial tachyarrhythmias, frequently leading to actionable changes in pharmacological management.
Schuchert et al. (2005) conducted an observational in Standard indications for pacing without prior history of atrial tachyarrhythmias (n=239). Expert system for pacemaker diagnostic data analysis was evaluated on Detection of atrial tachyarrhythmias. An expert system analyzing pacemaker diagnostic data detected new atrial tachyarrhythmias in 31% of patients with dual chamber devices and no prior history of these arrhythmias.
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