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[The pacemaker syndrome].

H H Petersen1, J Videbaek

  • 1Hjertemedicinsk afdeling Y, Bispebjerg Hospital, København.

Ugeskrift for Laeger
|September 14, 1992
PubMed
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Pacemaker syndrome, characterized by heart failure and fainting, arises from disrupted atrioventricular synchrony during ventricular pacing. Restoring synchrony with atrial or AV-sequential pacing improves patient outcomes and reduces complications.

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Biomedical Engineering

Context:

  • Pacemaker syndrome is a clinical condition affecting patients with cardiac pacing devices.
  • It manifests as a constellation of symptoms including heart failure and presyncope.
  • Ventricular pacing, in particular, is associated with a significant incidence of this syndrome.

Purpose:

  • To elucidate the pathophysiology of pacemaker syndrome.
  • To outline diagnostic findings associated with the condition.
  • To present treatment strategies focused on restoring atrioventricular synchrony.

Summary:

  • Pacemaker syndrome results from a lack of atrioventricular synchrony, leading to atrial distension and a subsequent drop in blood pressure.
  • Objective findings include hypotension, canon waves in neck veins, and signs of heart failure.

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  • The syndrome affects approximately 15% of patients undergoing ventricular pacing.

    • Impact:

    • Restoring atrioventricular synchrony via atrial or AV-sequential pacing is the primary treatment.
    • This intervention improves patient quality of life, enhances working capacity, and reduces the risk of atrial fibrillation and heart failure.
    • A majority of patients (60-80%) prefer pacing that maintains atrioventricular synchrony.