Single chamber atrial pacing: an underused and cost-effective pacing modality in sinus node disease
Why the study?
Is single chamber atrial pacing safe and cost-effective in patients with sinus node disease?
Population
81 patients with sinus node disease who had single chamber atrial pacemakers implanted between 1992 and 1996…
Design
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Discussion
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Implication
Supports single-chamber atrial pacing consideration in sinus node disease; leaves open confirmation of safety and savings in randomized trials.
Structured PICO
Is single chamber atrial pacing safe and cost-effective in patients with sinus node disease?
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Population
81 patients with sinus node disease who had single chamber atrial pacemakers implanted between 1992 and 1996 at a tertiary referral centre.
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Intervention
Single chamber atrial pacing
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Outcome
Development of high grade atrioventricular block resulting in a further pacemaker procedure, and cost savingssafety
Single chamber atrial pacing is safe and highly cost-effective for sinus node disease, with a low rate of subsequent AV block requiring upgrade.
Cite This Study
Clarke et al. (1998) studied this question.