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Role of closed loop stimulation pacing (CLS) in vasovagal syncope
Author(s) -
Ruzieh Mohammed,
Ammari Zaid,
Dasa Osama,
Karim Saima,
Grubb Blair
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
pacing and clinical electrophysiology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.686
H-Index - 101
eISSN - 1540-8159
pISSN - 0147-8389
DOI - 10.1111/pace.13194
Subject(s) - medicine , vasovagal syncope , cls upper limits , syncope (phonology) , cardiac pacing , refractory (planetary science) , stimulation , randomized controlled trial , anesthesia , cardiology , physics , astrobiology , optometry
Vasovagal syncope (VVS) or neurocardiogenic syncope is defined by transient loss of consciousness with spontaneous and rapid recovery. Recently, a closed loop stimulation (CLS) pacing system has emerged as a new strategy which appears superior to conventional pacing for patients with refractory syncope. However, its efficacy remains of considerable debate and large randomized controlled clinical trials are needed. Between 2002 and 2017, 12 total studies evaluated the use of CLS pacing in patients with refractory VVS, and are summarized in this article.