Long-term follow-up after pacemaker implantation in sick sinus syndrome.

Abstract

In 74 symptomatic patients suffering from sick sinus syndrome, survival after pacemaker implantation and additional drug therapy was determined. The 5-year survival was poor (47.2%). Evidence of other cardiac disease (present in 44.6%) influenced the prognosis unfavorably, especially in combination with continuing symptoms. As yet the phase of SSS in which chronic cardiac pacing is required, should be considered as a critical stage.

• Authors: N M van Hemel, A L Schaepkens van Riempst, H Bakema, C A Swenne
• Journal: Pacing and clinical electrophysiology : PACE (Pacing Clin Electrophysiol) Vol. 4 Issue 1 Pg. 8-13 (Jan 1981) ISSN: 0147-8389 [Print] United States
• PMID: 6171797 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

Topics

• Adult
• Cardiac Pacing, Artificial
• Female
• Follow-Up Studies
• Humans
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Sick Sinus Syndrome (mortality, therapy)