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[Use of dual-chamber pacemaker. Short and long-term results]
J Dubernet1, A Fajuri, M Acevedo
1Departamento de Enfermedades Cardiovasculares, Hospital Clínico, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile.
Revista Medica De Chile
|August 7, 1999
Summary
Dual chamber DDD pacemakers are reliable devices that improve patient outcomes. This study reports on 176 patients, showing high rates of successful stimulation and symptomatic relief with these advanced pacemakers.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Biomedical Engineering
Background:
- Dual chamber DDD pacemakers have advanced significantly, improving patient prognosis.
- Electrode stability and programmed stimulation are key factors in device efficacy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the clinical experience with dual chamber pacemakers.
- To assess the reliability and effectiveness of DDD pacemakers in a patient cohort.
Main Methods:
- A retrospective analysis of 176 patients implanted with dual chamber pacemakers.
- Patients were followed for a mean of 2.6 years, with assessment of device parameters and clinical outcomes.
Main Results:
- Common indications included atrioventricular block and sick sinus syndrome.
- High rates of normal sequential stimulation (87%) were achieved.
- Postoperative complications were generally minor, with successful reprogramming and long-term parameter stability.
Conclusions:
- Dual chamber DDD pacemakers are reliable and provide significant symptomatic relief.
- These devices offer effective management for a wide range of cardiac conditions.