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The aim is to identify the fundamental goals and effectiveness of antibradycardia pacemaker follow-up.

Report of the NASPE Policy Conference on Antibradycardia Pacemaker Follow‐Up: Effectiveness, Needs, and Resources

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Sets standards for antibradycardia pacemaker follow-up; guides clinical practice and directs research on optimization.

The aim is to identify the fundamental goals and effectiveness of antibradycardia pacemaker follow-up.
Held a policy conference on May 4-5, 1993, sponsored by NASPE in San Diego, California.
Addressed clinical, administrative, and educational objectives related to pacemaker follow-up.
Formulated recommendations for training, regulatory issues, and reimbursement strategies.
Summarized conclusions on the effectiveness of current follow-up practices.
Identified gaps and resources needed for improved follow-up testing and frequency application.
Developed specific recommendations approved by the NASPE Board of Trustees.

Bernstein et al. (1994) studied this question.

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