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Rapid pacing using device programmers: A complex procedural simplification?
Author(s) -
Saia Francesco,
Biffi Mauro
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
catheterization and cardiovascular interventions
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.988
H-Index - 116
eISSN - 1522-726X
pISSN - 1522-1946
DOI - 10.1002/ccd.28872
Subject(s) - programmer , medicine , ventricular pacing , key (lock) , cardiac pacing , clinical practice , cardiology , computer science , embedded system , computer security , heart failure , family medicine
Key PointsWhat the article teaches : A sizable proportion of patients undergoing transcatheter valve procedures carry a pacemaker or a defibrillator that can be safely and effectively used to achieve rapid ventricular pacing needed during the procedure. How it will impact practice : Pacing through the device programmer is a valid strategy that can be adopted in order to reduce the risk of procedural complications. What new research/study would help answer the question posed : It is unclear how this strategy compares with other techniques under investigations, such as left ventricular pacing through the device wire or new devices designed to enhance safety and efficacy of temporary pacing.