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Cardiac pacing in Northern Ireland 1979-1988.

P P Murphy1

  • 1Cardiac Unit, Belfast City Hospital.

The Ulster Medical Journal
|October 1, 1990
PubMed
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Cardiac pacemaker implantation rates in Northern Ireland increased significantly but remain low globally. Despite changes in indications, syncope persists as the primary symptom, with a preference for advanced pacemaker models.

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Medical Device Technology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Cardiac pacemaker implantation rates in Northern Ireland showed a notable increase between 1979 and 1988.
  • The emergence of a second pacemaker implantation center coincided with this rise.
  • Despite the increase, Northern Ireland's implantation rate remained lower than in many other countries.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze trends in cardiac pacemaker implantation rates and indications in Northern Ireland.
  • To compare pacemaker usage patterns in Northern Ireland with international benchmarks.
  • To evaluate patient referral patterns and the types of pacemakers implanted.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of pacemaker implantation data from Northern Ireland.

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  • Examination of changes in indications for pacing over a defined period.
  • Comparison of pacemaker type distribution (ventricular, atrial, dual chamber) with global data.

    • Main Results:

    • Implantation rates rose from 55.8 to over 180 per million population between 1979 and 1988.
    • Indications shifted, with complete heart block decreasing and sinus node disease increasing.
    • Syncope remained the most common symptom necessitating pacing; advanced pacemakers were frequently used, but referral rates were insufficient.

    Conclusions:

    • While pacemaker implantation has increased and advanced devices are utilized, patient referral rates in Northern Ireland are suboptimal.
    • The pattern of pacemaker implantation, particularly the higher use of atrial and dual chamber devices, differs from global trends.
    • Further investigation into referral pathways and patient selection for cardiac pacing is warranted.