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¹Madigan Army Medical Center, Department of Emergency Medicine, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington.

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Summary

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Pacing-induced cardiomyopathy can occur after pacemaker placement, causing heart failure symptoms. Early diagnosis and biventricular pacemaker intervention can reverse these effects, highlighting the need for awareness.

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Area of Science:

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Biomedical Engineering

Background:

Third-degree heart block necessitates pacemaker implantation.
Pacemakers, particularly dual-chambered devices, can lead to cardiac complications.

Observation:

A patient developed symptoms of heart failure, including dyspnea and leg swelling, months post-pacemaker placement.
Echocardiography revealed a significantly reduced ejection fraction.
Coronary angiography confirmed patent coronary arteries, ruling out ischemic heart disease.

Findings:

Single- and dual-chamber pacemakers can induce ventricular dyssynchrony.
Ventricular dyssynchrony may lead to structural and molecular alterations, resulting in pacing-induced cardiomyopathy.
The patient's condition improved following biventricular pacemaker replacement.

Implications:

Prompt diagnosis of pacing-induced cardiomyopathy is crucial.
Biventricular pacemaker therapy offers a potentially reversible treatment option.
Increased clinical awareness among healthcare providers is warranted to manage this condition effectively.