Why the study?
What are the outcomes and complications associated with the Birmingham (Lucas) inductive pacemaker system?
Population
64 patients pacemade by the Birmingham (Lucas) inductive system
Comparison
Birmingham inductive pacemaker system vs Totally implanted units
Design
Case_series
Authors
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Warrants psychological screening before inductive pacing; leaves open optimal technique in contemporary use.
What are the outcomes and complications associated with the Birmingham (Lucas) inductive pacemaker system?
The Birmingham (Lucas) inductive pacemaker system is a reliable long-term pacing method, though catheter-coil insertion is associated with muscle twitch and higher reoperation rates, and the system has psychological disadvantages for some patients.
PILCHER et al. (1971) studied this question.
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