Key result
AAIR pacing shows no difference in device sepsis or lead revision versus DDDR in SND.
Why the study?
The clinical outcomes of AAIR versus DDDR pacing in patients with sinus node dysfunction were compared to guide pacing choice based on AV nodal functional testing.
Does AAIR pacing improve clinical outcomes compared to DDDR pacing in patients with sinus node dysfunction?
Population
Patients with sinus node dysfunction undergoing pacemaker implantation
Comparison
AAIR pacing guided by AV nodal functional testing vs DDDR pacing
Design
Retrospective review of consecutive patients over 10 years
Follow-up
Long-term
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Supports AAIR pacing after AV nodal testing as DDDR alternative in resource-limited settings; leaves open need for randomized confirmation.
Cohort
Does AAIR pacing improve clinical outcomes compared to DDDR pacing in patients with sinus node dysfunction?
p-value: p=0.70
In patients with sinus node dysfunction, AAIR pacing guided by AV nodal functional testing is a viable alternative to DDDR pacing with a low risk of AV block or lead revision, particularly useful in resource-limited settings.
A 2021 study conducted a cohort in Sinus node dysfunction (SND). AAIR pacing vs. DDDR pacing was evaluated on Clinical outcomes including atrial fibrillation (AF), atrio-ventricular (AV) block, device sepsis and lead revision (p=0.70). AAIR pacing showed no difference in device sepsis or need for lead revision compared to DDDR pacing in patients with sinus node dysfunction.
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