Key result
Temporary transvenous pacing is linked to ~7% mortality and major complications like heart perforation.
Why the study?
Experience and outcomes of temporary transvenous catheter-electrode pacing in patients with various arrhythmias and pacing indications were reviewed to assess safety and complications.
What are the outcomes and complications associated with temporary transvenous catheter-electrode pacing in patients with rhythm disturbances?
Population
91 patients undergoing 110 periods of temporary transvenous cardiac pacing
Design
Observational case series
Authors
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Warrants caution with temporary pacing in current practice; leaves open need for safer techniques and prospective data.
Observational (n=91)
What are the outcomes and complications associated with temporary transvenous catheter-electrode pacing in patients with rhythm disturbances?
Temporary transvenous catheter-electrode pacing is an effective intervention for various rhythm disturbances, though it carries risks of major complications including cardiac perforation and infection.
Tancredi et al. (1967) conducted an observational in Heart block, arrhythmias, or need for pacing (n=91). Temporary transvenous catheter-electrode pacing was evaluated on Mortality. Temporary transvenous catheter-electrode pacing in 91 patients resulted in 6 deaths (6.6%), of which 2 were related to pacing complications, alongside major complications like heart perforation.
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