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Clinical application of pacemakers in atrial tachyarrhythmias

Authors: W. G. de Voogt, N. M. van Hemel

Published in: Netherlands Heart Journal | Issue 1/2008

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In principle, pacemakers (PM) are indicated for the treatment of bradycardia-related symptoms and nowadays also for the resynchronisation of the failing left ventricle. In sick sinus syndrome, atrial tachyarrhythmias (ATAs) frequently emerge. Experience shows that the hybrid approach of standard atrial pacing with AAI(R) or DDD(R) and pharmacological treatment is useful to suppress ATAs in sick sinus syndrome. These results, the growing number of patients with ATAs with different aetiologies and the limited (long-term) success rates of catheter ablative methods of the source of ATAs, recently triggered the technical development of pacing algorithms. These recognise, classify and diagnose ATAs and deliver specific atrial pacing sequences for preventing and/or interrupting ATAs. Recent large-scale studies demonstrate ambiguous results, but all show that additional pharmacological treatment remains indispensable in obtaining benefit. This overview addresses some characteristics of these pacing algorithms, including PM diagnostics and programming as well as discusses the role of the atrial pacing site and configuration of atrial pacing leads. …

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Title: Clinical application of pacemakers in atrial tachyarrhythmias
Authors: W. G. de Voogt
N. M. van Hemel
Publication date: 01-01-2008
Publisher: Bohn Stafleu van Loghum
Published in: Netherlands Heart Journal / Issue 1/2008
Print ISSN: 1568-5888
Electronic ISSN: 1876-6250
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03086200

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