Pacing strategies to prevent atrial fibrillation

The role of cardiac pacing in preventing atrial fibrillation in patients at risk for this arrhythmia is a relatively new concept. This article discusses the influence of the pacing mode, rate, atrial pacing site, and novel pacing algorithms on the prevention of atrial fibrillation.

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Bibliographic Details
Published in:	Cardiology clinics Vol. 14; no. 4; p. 591
Main Authors:	Fahy, G J, Wilkoff, B L
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Netherlands 01-11-1996
Subjects:	Algorithms Atrial Fibrillation - prevention & control Cardiac Pacing, Artificial - methods Clinical Trials as Topic Humans
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Summary:	The role of cardiac pacing in preventing atrial fibrillation in patients at risk for this arrhythmia is a relatively new concept. This article discusses the influence of the pacing mode, rate, atrial pacing site, and novel pacing algorithms on the prevention of atrial fibrillation.
ISSN:	0733-8651
DOI:	10.1016/S0733-8651(05)70306-4