Why the study?
Does atrial pacing provide safe and effective therapy in pediatric and young adult patients with sick sinus syndrome?
Population
40 pediatric and young adult patients (1-20 years; mean age 11 years) with sick sinus syndrome.
Comparison
Implantation of atrial demand pacemakers using… vs Epicardial versus transvenous implantation…
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
mean 3.5 years
Authors
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May support atrial pacing for symptom relief in pediatric sick sinus syndrome; leaves open optimal lead choice and long-term outcomes.
Does atrial pacing provide safe and effective therapy in pediatric and young adult patients with sick sinus syndrome?
Atrial pacing is a safe and effective therapy for children and young adults with sick sinus syndrome, with transvenous leads showing better operative stimulation thresholds than epicardial leads.
Gillette et al. (1985) studied this question.
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