Sinus bradycardia treated by long-term atrial pacing.
A technique for long-term atrial pacing is described. It uses the system whereby power from an external pulse-generator (including battery) is transferred through the intact skin by inductive-coupling. Once installed, there is no requirement for further surgery to effect battery changes, and the patient can control his heart rate over a wide range to suit his needs. It is suggested that pacing by such means may offer a preferable alternative to drug therapy in the treatment of low cardiac output due to pathological sinus bradycardia. Two patients successfully treated in this way are reported.
D001146:Arrhythmia, Sinus / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000628:therapy*; D001919:Bradycardia / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000628:therapy*; D002302:Cardiac Output; D004562:Electrocardiography; D004582:Electronics, Medical; D005260:Female; D006325:Heart Atria; D006339:Heart Rate; D006801:Humans; D008134:Long-Term Care; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010138:Pacemaker, Artificial