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Permanent cardiac pacing was required in 2.2% of patients after open repair of congenital heart defects, with a 10-year survival of 66% and a 12% annual reoperation rate for pacing system failure.
Observational (n=6,004)
Permanent cardiac pacing is required in 2.2% of patients after open repair of congenital heart defects, but is associated with significant long-term mortality and high rates of reoperation for system failure.
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Paced congenital heart patients face high mortality and reoperation risk; leaves open optimal device selection and follow-up strategies.
Goldman et al. (1985) conducted an observational in Congenital heart defects (n=6,004). Open repair of congenital heart defects was evaluated on Requirement for permanent cardiac pacing postoperatively. Permanent cardiac pacing was required in 2.2% of patients after open repair of congenital heart defects, with a 10-year survival of 66% and a 12% annual reoperation rate for pacing system failure.
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