Pacemaker Dependency after Cardiac Surgery: A Systematic Review of Current Evidence.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Severe postoperative conduction disturbances requiring permanent pacemaker implantation frequently occur following cardiac surgery. Little is known about the long-term pacing requirements and risk factors for pacemaker dependency in this population.

Methods

We performed a systematic review of the literature addressing rates and predictors of pacemaker dependency in patients requiring permanent pacemaker implantation after cardiac surgery. Using a comprehensive search of the Medline, Web of Science and EMBASE databases, studies were selected for review based on predetermined inclusion and exclusion criteria.

Results

A total of 8 studies addressing the endpoint of pacemaker-dependency were identified, while 3 studies were found that addressed the recovery of

SUBMITTER: Steyers CM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4607414 | biostudies-literature | 2015

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature