Key result
An abnormal AutoCapture pattern was significantly associated with the presence of atrial fibrillation (OR 3.96; 95% CI 1.59-9.82) and ventricular pacing ≤25% of the time (OR 4.80; 95% CI 2.09-11.05).
Observational (n=160)
No
Odds Ratio: 3.96 (95% CI 1.59–9.82)
p-value: p=< 0.05
The AutoCapture pacing algorithm frequently shows abnormalities in patients with atrial fibrillation or those requiring infrequent ventricular pacing, suggesting its use should be individualized.
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May warrant individualized AutoCapture settings in AF or low-pacing patients; leaves open prospective validation of outcomes.
Benezet‐Mazuecos et al. (2014) conducted an observational in Patients with cardiac stimulation devices (pacemakers) (n=160). Atrial fibrillation vs. Absence of atrial fibrillation was evaluated on Abnormalities in the long-term AutoCapture function report (high variability in stimulation threshold and/or out-of-range values) (OR 3.96, 95% CI 1.59-9.82, p=< 0.05). An abnormal AutoCapture pattern was significantly associated with the presence of atrial fibrillation (OR 3.96; 95% CI 1.59-9.82) and ventricular pacing ≤25% of the time (OR 4.80; 95% CI 2.09-11.05).
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