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Pacemakers in children: an update.

J D Kugler1, D A Danford

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha68105.

American Heart Journal
|March 1, 1989
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Recent pacemaker technology offers improved options for pediatric patients. Pacemaker implantation is now recommended for specific congenital heart conditions, with advancements in leads and pacing modes enhancing treatment for children.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Cardiology
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Electrophysiology

Background:

  • Pediatric pacemaker indications have evolved since 1984.
  • Congenital heart conditions necessitate updated pacing guidelines.
  • Technological advancements are crucial for pediatric pacemaker use.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Review recent pacemaker technological advances for infants, children, and adolescents.
  • Discuss updated indications for pacemaker implantation in pediatric patients.
  • Highlight new developments in lead technology and pacing modes.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of recent pacemaker technological advances.
  • Analysis of current data on pacemaker implantation indications in children.

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  • Evaluation of new lead systems and pacing modes for pediatric use.

    • Main Results:

    • Pacemaker implantation is indicated for asymptomatic congenital complete AV block, congenital AV block with long QT, and congenital long QT syndrome unresponsive to beta-blockers.
    • Transvenous lead systems are increasingly feasible for pediatric use; epicardial lead improvements are needed for infants and cosmetic cases.
    • Rate-responsive pacing is preferred for sinus node dysfunction and augmenting exercise tolerance; antitachycardia and atrial pacing features are valuable for tachyarrhythmias.

    Conclusions:

    • Pediatric pacemaker technology parallels adult advancements but requires specific considerations for young patients.
    • Ongoing participation by pediatric cardiologists is essential for optimizing pacemaker systems in children.
    • New pacemaker technologies offer improved management of bradyarrhythmias and tachyarrhythmias in pediatric populations.