Key result
Among 5,341 patients undergoing permanent pacemaker implantation in India, the most common indication was atrioventricular block (69%), and the most frequently used pacemaker type was VVIR (86.2%).
Why the study?
Despite increasing permanent pacemaker implantations in India, systematic nationwide data recording implantation rates, clinical conditions, and pacemaker types used were lacking.
Population
5341 patients receiving a permanent pacemaker at a tertiary care hospital in India
Design
Single-centre observational study
Authors
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Single-center data show male predominance and VVIR preference for AV block in Indian PPM recipients; leaves open need for nationwide registries before guiding practice.
Observational (n=5,341)
No
In a large Indian tertiary care cohort, the most common indication for permanent pacemaker implantation was complete heart block, and single-chamber VVIR pacemakers were predominantly used due to government supply patterns.
Patra et al. (2024) conducted an observational in Brady-arrhythmias requiring permanent pacemaker implantation (n=5,341). Permanent pacemaker implantation was evaluated on Clinical indications and pacemaker types. Among 5,341 patients undergoing permanent pacemaker implantation in India, the most common indication was atrioventricular block (69%), and the most frequently used pacemaker type was VVIR (86.2%).
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