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Transvenous long-term pacing with an external pacemaker. What are the risks?

H Siddons

    Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology : PACE
    |April 1, 1978
    PubMed
    Summary

    Externalized transvenous pacing poses higher risks than implanted pacemakers, with more septicemia events per patient-year. This external method is only recommended for specific medical situations.

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    Area of Science:

    • Cardiology
    • Medical Devices
    • Infectious Disease

    Background:

    • Transvenous pacing is a critical cardiac intervention.
    • Both externalized and implanted endocardial electrodes are utilized for pacing.
    • Assessing the safety and comparative risks of different pacing methods is essential.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To compare the incidence of septicemia and mortality between externalized and implanted endocardial pacing methods.
    • To evaluate the risks associated with externalized transvenous pacing.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective analysis of patient data for two pacing methods: externalized endocardial electrodes and implanted pacemakers with endocardial electrodes.
    • Calculation of septicemia rates per patient-year for each method.
    • Assessment of mortality and causes of death.

    Main Results:

    • Externalized pacing in 138 patients (416 patient-years) resulted in 13 septicemias.
    • Implanted pacing in 1186 patients (3488 patient-years) resulted in 11 septicemias.
    • The external method demonstrated a higher rate of septicemia per patient-year.

    Conclusions:

    • Externalized transvenous pacing carries a significantly higher risk of septicemia compared to implanted pacemakers.
    • The use of externalized pacing is only justified in exceptional clinical circumstances due to increased risks.

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