Rapid pacing using device programmers: A complex procedural simplification?. Issue 5 (15th April 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Saia, Francesco; Biffi, Mauro
• Is Part Of: Catheterization and cardiovascular interventions. Volume 95:Issue 5(2020)
• Page Start: 1049
• Page End: 1050
• Publication Date: 2020-04-15
• Subjects: Heart -- Diseases -- Diagnosis -- Periodicals; Cardiac catheterization -- Periodicals; 616.1207572
• DOI: 10.1002/ccd.28872
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1522-1946

Abstract

Key Points: What the article teaches : A sizable proportion of patients undergoing transcatheter valve procedures carry a pacemaker or a defibrillator that can be safely and effectively used to achieve rapid ventricular pacing needed during the procedure. How it will impact practice : Pacing through the device programmer is a valid strategy that can be adopted in order to reduce the risk of procedural complications. What new research/study would help answer the question posed : It is unclear how this strategy compares with other techniques under investigations, such as left ventricular pacing through the device wire or new devices designed to enhance safety and efficacy of temporary pacing.