Common indications of permanent pacemaker insertion.
Approximately one million people in the US have permanent pacemakers. These patients are usually seen in general practice and referred to a cardiologist. Therefore, it is important for the internists and hospitalists to be aware of the indications and complications of cardiac pacing.
Ahmed
Syed Mashood
SM
Marshalltown Medical and Surgical Center, 506 Brentwood Place, Marshalltown, IA 50158, USA. SAhmed@iowaheart.com
Ansari
Muhammad Jaffer
MJ
D002304:Cardiac Pacing, Artificial / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D009202:Cardiomyopathies / Q000628:therapy; D006327:Heart Block / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D010138:Pacemaker, Artificial; D012307:Risk Factors; D012804:Sick Sinus Syndrome / Q000628:therapy; D019462:Syncope, Vasovagal / Q000628:therapy; D009626:Terminology as Topic