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February 1, 1993The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon

Epicardial pacing resulted in almost sixfold higher chronic energy drain and significantly shorter cumulative pacemaker survival compared to endocardial pacing, along with a higher rate of pacemaker-related complications.

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Why the study?

Does epicardial pacing compared to endocardial pacing affect complication rates and energy consumption in children requiring permanent pacing?

Population

33 children receiving a permanent single- or dual-chamber pacing system, mainly for postoperative…

Comparison

Epicardial pacing vs Endocardial (transvenous) pacing

Design

Cohort

Authors

HEH.-D. EspererHSH. SingerFRFrank‐Thomas Riede

Discussion

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Overview

Epicardial pacing was associated with higher complications and drain in children; leaves open whether randomized data would confirm endocardial preference.

Structured PICO

Does epicardial pacing compared to endocardial pacing affect complication rates and energy consumption in children requiring permanent pacing?

P
Population
33 children receiving a permanent single- or dual-chamber pacing system, mainly for postoperative high-degree AV block
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Intervention
Epicardial pacing
C
Comparator
Endocardial (transvenous) pacing
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Outcome
Pacemaker- and lead-related complications, subacute and chronic energy consumption, and cumulative pacemaker survivalsafety

Transvenous pacing is preferred over epicardial pacing in children when feasible due to significantly lower energy consumption and longer pacemaker survival.

Cite This Study

Esperer et al. (1993) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a871108740e6cf4b5cf90c3https://doi.org/10.1055/s-2007-1013815
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