Abstract
Background: Pacemakers (PM) are used for managing sick sinus syndrome (SSS). This study evaluates predictors and trends of PM implantation for SSS. Methods: Patients were identified from the National Inpatient Sample dataset (2003–2013). Included patients were ≥18 years old, had a diagnosis of sinus node dysfunction and atrial arrhythmia (i.e., SSS). Patients who died, transferred out, who had prior device, or had a defibrillator or resynchronization therapy device implanted were excluded. Included patients were then stratified by if a PM was implanted. Data regarding SSS, trends of PM utilization, and multivariable models of factors associated with PM implantation are presented. Results: Note that 328,670 patients satisfied study criteria. This study compared patients who underwent (87.4%) PM implantation to those who did not undergo (12.6%) PM implantation. The annual trends for hospitalization with SSS and PM placement have been decreasing (P
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 933-943 |
Number of pages | 11 |
Journal | Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology |
Volume | 28 |
Issue number | 8 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Aug 1 2017 |
Keywords
- atrial fibrillation
- hospitalization
- pacemakers
- sick sinus syndrome