Post ‐pacemaker implant QRS duration and heart failure admission in patients with sick sinus syndrome and complete atrioventricular block

ConclusionsThere was no difference in HF admission between patients with SSS and CAVB, although the CAVB group had a higher pacing percentage. Post ‐pacemaker implant pacing QRS duration ≥163 ms was the most important predictor of HF admission.

Source: ESC Heart Failure - May 19, 2019 Category: Cardiology Authors: Wei ‐Chieh Lee, Hsiu‐Yu Fang, Huang‐Chung Chen, Yung‐Lung Chen, Tzu‐Hsien Tsai, Kuo‐Li Pan, Yu‐Sheng Lin, Mien‐Cheng Chen Tags: Original Research Article Source Type: research