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  • 1Department of Medicine, Hadassah University Hospital, Mount Scopus and Department of Cardiology, Hadassah University Hospital, Ein Kerem, Jerusalem, Israel.

The American Journal of Geriatric Cardiology
|November 1, 1995
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Pacemaker implantation in patients over 80 increased significantly, with similar trends in advanced pacing systems compared to younger patients. Success and complication rates were comparable between age groups.

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Biomedical Engineering

Background:

  • A substantial proportion of individuals requiring permanent pacemakers are over 80 years old.
  • Pacemaker implantation decisions are influenced by patient physical activity and chronological age.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate trends in pacemaker implantation for patients over 80 compared to those younger than 80.
  • To analyze changes in pacemaker system types and indications over a 10-year period.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 519 primary pacemaker implantations and 189 secondary procedures.
  • Comparison of implantation trends and system types between patients >80 years and <80 years.
  • Evaluation of indications for pacing, including complete atrioventricular block and sick sinus syndrome.

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Main Results:

  • 29% of primary implantations and 80% of secondary procedures were in patients over 80.
  • Dual-chamber pacemaker implantation increased from 0% in 1985 to 76% in 1994, with faster adoption in younger patients.
  • By 1994, advanced pacing system use was similar across both age groups; VVI pacemaker replacements decreased significantly.

Conclusions:

  • Pacemaker implantation in the elderly population has increased, with a notable shift towards more advanced pacing systems.
  • Age is not a barrier to utilizing modern pacemaker technology, as efficacy and complication rates are comparable between elderly and younger patients.