Hospitalization for permanent pacemaker implantation in the context of isolated sinus node dysfunction is associated with increased mortality compared with an outpatient strategy

ConclusionsSND is predominantly a disease associated with ageing and comorbid populations, where avoidance of deconditioning, hospitalization acquired infections, and polypharmacy is advantageous. Admission avoidance is therefore the preferable strategy.

Source: Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology : PACE - November 1, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: Alexander Sharp, Gareth Matthews, Nikolaos Papageorgiou, Richard Till, Daniel Raine, Ian Williams, Cairistine Grahame ‐Clarke, Santosh Nair, Omar Abdul‐Samad, Vassilios Vassiliou, Pankaj Garg, Wei Yao Lim Tags: DEVICES Source Type: research