January 12, 1972Acta Scientiarum Naturalium Universitatis Sunyatseni
Displacement and Fracture of Pacemaker Electrode During Physical Exertion
Why the study?
Does vigorous physical exertion cause pacemaker electrode failure in patients with permanent pacemakers?
Population
3 patients with permanent pacemaker treatment for AV block
Design
Case_series
Authors
Discussion
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Implication
Patients with good cardiac function after pacemaker implantation should be warned against vigorous physical exertion to prevent electrode displacement or fracture.
Structured PICO
Does vigorous physical exertion cause pacemaker electrode failure in patients with permanent pacemakers?
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Population
3 patients with permanent pacemaker treatment for AV block
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Intervention
Vigorous physical exertion
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Outcome
Electrode displacement or fracturesafety
Patients with good cardiac function after pacemaker implantation should be warned against vigorous physical exertion to prevent electrode displacement or fracture.
Cite This Study
Ole‐Jørgen Ohm (1972) studied this question.