[Effect of temporary sequential atrioventricular electrocardiostimulation on hemodynamics]

A comparative study of the hemodynamic parameters in 22 patients with coronary heart disease and chronic atrioventricular block, Stage II and III, showed a favourable hemodynamic effect of atrioventricular versus ventricular electrocardiostimulation. Tests with isometric and nitroglycerin loads may be used to identify patients in the most urgent need for atrioventricular electrocardiostimulation.