Implantable devices for treating tachyarrhythmias

Implantable devices for treating tachyarrhythmias

Prevention with pacing-Retrospective studies have shown that atrial based pacing results in a reduced burden of atrial fibrillation compared with ventricular based pacing. Pacing the atria at high rates may prevent the conditions required for re-entry and thus prevent atrial fibrillation.

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Published in:BMJ. British medical journal (International ed.) Vol. 327; no. 7410; p. 333
Main Authors: Houghton, Timothy, Kaye, Gerry C
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: London BMJ Publishing Group 09-08-2003
Edition:International edition
Subjects:
Cardiac arrhythmia
Cardiovascular disease
Defibrillators
Transplants & implants
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Summary:Prevention with pacing-Retrospective studies have shown that atrial based pacing results in a reduced burden of atrial fibrillation compared with ventricular based pacing. Pacing the atria at high rates may prevent the conditions required for re-entry and thus prevent atrial fibrillation.
ISSN:0959-8146