EXPLORE!

Use of permanent pacemaker among patients with heart failure and preserved ejection fraction

  710 Views

eMediNexus    09 February 2018

Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction may be accompanied by chronotropic incompetence. However, there is a scarcity of data on the incidence and prevalence of permanent pacemaker use in this set of patients or factors associated with its use. The results printed in the American Heart Journal showed that the use of permanent pacemakers is relatively common among patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction. Use was reported to be more common among older patients, males, patients with atrial fibrillation, and patients with wider QRS duration.

To comment on this article,
create a free account.

Sign Up to instantly get access to 10000+ Articles & 1000+ Cases

Already registered?

Login Now

Most Popular Articles

News and Updates

eMediNexus provides latest updates on medical news, medical case studies from India. In-depth medical case studies and research designed for doctors and healthcare professionals.