Permanent endocardial pacing. An analysis of 90 patients.
Primary results and follow-up observations in 90 patients with permanent endocardial pacing--covering the period from 1970 to June 1974--are reported. The primary mortality was 3% (3/90), and mortality 4% (4/90). Electrode complications were the most common problem and occurred in 20% implantations. Early or late dislocation of the electrode tip was seen in 12%. With the improved technique is was possible to decrease it significantly through the period. The mean battery life time of Siemens-Elema pacemakers was 26 months. 10% of the failed batteries were replaced urgently. So far the rather high frequency of electrode complications diminishes the advantages of the pacemaker treatment.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001281:Atrial Fibrillation / Q000628:therapy; D001919:Bradycardia / Q000628:therapy; D002648:Child; D004567:Electrodes, Implanted; D004699:Endocardium; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006327:Heart Block / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010138:Pacemaker, Artificial / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods / Q000401:mortality; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000209:etiology; D013610:Tachycardia / Q000628:therapy