Why the study?
Does a steroid-impregnated membrane lead compared to a non-impregnated lead improve automatic capture function in patients receiving a pacemaker with AutoCapture?
Population
54 patients receiving a pacemaker, followed at 19 Italian Centers.
Comparison
Pacesetter Microny SR + 2425T VVIR pacemaker… vs Pacesetter Microny SR + 2425T VVIR pacemaker…
Design
RCT, Randomized at the time of implantation
Follow-up
6 weeks
Authors
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Supports low-output AutoCapture programming at 0.3 V margin in practice; extends RCT evidence for steroid membrane leads.
Does a steroid-impregnated membrane lead compared to a non-impregnated lead improve automatic capture function in patients receiving a pacemaker with AutoCapture?
The AutoCapture pacemaker feature combined with membrane leads allows for safe and consistent pacing at very low outputs.
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