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[The pacemaker syndrome: an overlooked complication?].

H H Petersen¹, J Videbaek

¹Bispebjerg Hospital, København, hjertemedicinsk afdeling Y.

Ugeskrift for Laeger

|February 17, 1992

Summary

Pacemaker syndrome, a common but often missed condition, can typically be treated. Recognizing the link between symptoms and VVI pacing is key to diagnosis, especially in older adults.

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Area of Science:

Cardiology
Medical Devices
Clinical Medicine

Background:

Pacemaker syndrome is a recognized clinical entity.
It is often overlooked due to non-specific symptoms.
Elderly patients are frequently affected.

Observation:

Symptoms can be diffuse and mimic other conditions common in the elderly.
A temporal relationship with VVI pacing is often noted but not always present.
Diagnosis requires careful clinical evaluation and consideration of pacing mode.

Findings:

The study reviews three cases illustrating varied presentations of pacemaker syndrome.
These cases highlight the diagnostic challenges and diverse manifestations.
Successful treatment is possible once the syndrome is identified.

Implications:

Increased awareness can improve diagnosis and timely treatment of pacemaker syndrome.
Understanding the relationship between pacing and symptoms is crucial for patient management.
Further research may elucidate optimal pacing strategies to prevent this syndrome.

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