Why the study?
Does AAI pacing improve clinical outcomes compared to DDD pacing in patients with sick sinus syndrome and normal AV conduction?
Population
196 age-matched patients with sick sinus syndrome (SSS) and normal atrioventricular (AV) conduction
Comparison
AAI pacing vs DDD pacing (dual-chamber pacemaker)
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
10 years
Authors
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AAI pacing was associated with similar outcomes and fewer lead failures than DDD in sick sinus syndrome; leaves open need for randomized confirmation before practice change.
Does AAI pacing improve clinical outcomes compared to DDD pacing in patients with sick sinus syndrome and normal AV conduction?
AAI pacing provides similar long-term clinical outcomes to DDD pacing in patients with sick sinus syndrome and normal AV conduction, while significantly reducing the risk of lead failure.
Hiroshi Masumoto (2004) studied this question.
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