Stability of intrinsic rhythm in pacemaker-dependent patients during pacemaker replacement: Can we predict the need for temporary pacing?

Yuki KimuraMasataka SumiyoshiKenji InoueMasayuki ShiozakiKentaro FukudaYasumasa FujiwaraHaruna TabuchiHidemori HayashiGaku SekitaTakashi TokanoYuji NakazatoHiroyuki Daida

Published in: Journal of arrhythmia (2018)

The presence of a stable IR at the last OPC visit was a good predictor (97%) of no indication for TP during pacemaker replacement.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
vena cava
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ejection fraction
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prognostic factors
atrial fibrillation
heart rate
patient reported outcomes