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[Patient survival with pacemaker (author's transl)].

F R Golling, R Leutschaft

    Aktuelle Gerontologie
    |March 1, 1979
    PubMed
    Summary

    Pacemaker patients aged 50-89 experienced lower life expectancy than the general population. Two distinct survival groups emerged, with one showing high early mortality, possibly due to underlying health conditions.

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    [Ambulatory supervision of pacemaker patients].

    Fortschritte der Medizin·1976

    Area of Science:

    • Cardiology and Geriatric Medicine
    • Medical Device Efficacy and Patient Outcomes

    Context:

    • Analysis of 1065 patients who received pacemakers between 1963 and 1977.
    • Comparison of survival rates across age groups (50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80-89) in the Federal Republic of Germany.
    • Investigation into long-term survival trends for pacemaker recipients.

    Purpose:

    • To determine the survival rates of patients implanted with pacemakers across different age demographics.
    • To compare the life expectancy of pacemaker recipients against the general population.
    • To identify patterns in survival that may indicate different patient subgroups.

    Summary:

    • Survival analysis revealed that all age groups of pacemaker recipients had lower life expectancy than the general population.
    • Two distinct survival patterns were observed: one with high early mortality (within 12 months) and another with survival comparable to the general population up to 10 years.
    • Increased early mortality in older age groups may be linked to comorbidities, warranting further investigation.

    Impact:

    • Highlights potential disparities in pacemaker patient outcomes compared to the general population.
    • Suggests the need for further research into factors influencing early mortality in pacemaker recipients, particularly comorbidities.
    • Informs clinical practice regarding patient selection and post-implantation monitoring for individuals with pacemakers.

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