Global Disparities in Cardiac Pacemaker Therapy: Problem Statement, Potential Solution, and Call to Action

While permanent pacing has improved millions of lives since its adoption almost sixty years ago, global usage has varied significantly, with particularly low application rates in many low-middle income countries (LMICs) with symptomatic, life-threatening bradyarrhythmias. This manuscript highlights the importance of pacemaker underutilization in many LMICs and reviews potential solutions, emphasizing the scientific advances supporting pacemaker reutilization.

Source: Heart Rhythm - October 12, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Joseph E. Marine, Thomas C. Crawford, Sunil K. Sinha, Behzad B. Pavri, Sri Sundaram, Kim A. Eagle, Stephen C. Vlay, Thomas F. Deering Source Type: research