dual-chamber pacing

Physiologic pacing Cardiac pacing Pacing in both the atria and the ventricles to artificially restore the natural contraction sequence of the heart. See Pacemaker.

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They are not suitable for those who would benefit from dual-chamber pacing, which more closely mimics normal electrical activity in the heart and may have advantages in active individuals or in the setting of heart muscle dysfunction.

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Contract award: pacemakers for single- and dual-chamber pacing.

Pacemaker

sup][17] However, rate adaptive pacing, the main therapy for chronotropic incompetence, [sup][18] wasn't proved to be clinically beneficial in improving the functional status or quality of life of patients with a bradycardia indication for dual-chamber pacing in large trials, [sup][19],[20] though some small-sample studies reported positive results.

Assessment of Adaptive Rate Response Provided by Accelerometer, Minute Ventilation and Dual Sensor Compared with Normal Sinus Rhythm During Exercise: A Self-controlled Study in Chronotropically Competent Subjects

Still he suggested "that dual-chamber pacing that resynchronizes the heart might be better for such patients,"

Study suggests pacemaker undermines benefit of valve replacement

Implant techniques, single- and dual-chamber pacing, rate-responsive pacing, follow-up, troubleshooting, and advanced feature are some of the chapter topics.

The Nuts and Bolts of Cardiac Pacing

Rather than a single transvenous electrode, a dual-chamber pacing system incorporates two electrodes which sense and pace the right atrium and ventricle respectively mimicking the natural sequence of chamber contraction.

Physiological pacing for elderly patients: exploit the benefits but don't overdo it

What is known is that, at least initially, only patients who require pacing in one chamber of the heart will be candidates for the leadless pacemakers--many patients needing pacemakers today require dual-chamber pacing.

Going wireless: the promise of leadless pacemakers: tiny implants have the potential to normalize heart rhythms without the complications of traditional pacing devices

Single-chamber versus dual-chamber pacing for high-grade atrioventricular block.

Retrospective analysis of 1650 permanent pacemaker implantations experience over two different consecutive time periods in a single cardiology clinic/Bir kardiyoloji kliniginde ardisik 2 ayri donemde takilan 1650 kalici kalp pilinin retrospektif karsilastirmali incelemesi

The David Trial demonstrated that for patients with standard indications forICD therapy, no indication for cardiac pacing, and an LVEF of40% or less, dual-chamber pacing offers no clinical advantageover ventricular backup pacing and may be detrimental by increasingthe combined end point of death or hospitalization for heartfailure.

St. Jude Medical Announces Start of Landmark DETERMINE ICD Study

Wilkoff adds that many patients needing pacemakers today require dual-chamber pacing and defibrillation, which are not available through the new leadless pacemakers.

Cleveland clinic's 2015 innovations include heart-health breakthroughs: a tiny implantable pacemaker, new medications, and a mobile stroke unit are among the items on the annual list of medical advancements

Dual-chamber pacing in treatment of neurally-mediated tilt-positive cardioinhibitory syncope.

Vasovagal syncope in monozygotic twins/Tek yumurta ikizlerinde vazovagal senkop

It evaluates ICDs with dual-chamber pacing and arrhythmia detection, with therapy enabled for slow ventricular tachyarrhythmias, compared to ICDs with single-chamber pacing and tachyarrhythmia detection, with therapy disabled for slow ventricular tachyarrhythmias.

Sorin Group Cardiac Rhythm Management Announces the First U.S. Enrollment in the Option Study