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Pacemakers, recent directions and developments.

Michael E Bourke1, Jeffrey S Healey

  • 1Department of Anesthesiology, University of Ottawa Heart Institute, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. mbourke@ottawaheart.ca

Current Opinion in Anaesthesiology
|October 5, 2006
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Pacemaker and implantable cardiovertor defibrillator (ICD) use is expanding. Understanding indications and perioperative management is crucial for anesthesiologists to support patients with these evolving cardiac devices.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Medical Devices
  • Anesthesiology

Background:

  • Pacemaker and implantable cardiovertor defibrillator (ICD) utilization is rapidly evolving.
  • Expanding indications for these cardiac devices necessitate a review of current practices.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the expanding indications for pacemakers and ICDs.
  • To inform anesthesiologists about the evolving use of these devices.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature on pacemaker and ICD technology and indications.
  • Analysis of clinical outcomes and benefits of various pacing strategies.

Main Results:

  • Modern pacemakers and ICDs are smaller, more reliable, and feature advanced capabilities.

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  • Atrial arrhythmias, syncope, and hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy may benefit from pacing strategies.

    • Conclusions:

    • Anesthesiologists will encounter increasing numbers of patients with pacemakers and ICDs.
    • Basic anti-bradycardia pacing modes are often sufficient perioperatively.
    • Understanding device indications aids anesthesiologists in patient support.
    • Existing perioperative guidelines for pacemaker management remain relevant.