Dual-chamber pacemakers for treating symptomatic bradycardia due to sick sinus syndrome without atrioventricular block: a systematic review and economic evaluation

Background: Bradycardia [resting heart rate below 60 beats per minute (b.p.m.)] can be caused by conditions affecting the natural pacemakers of the heart, such as sick sinus syndrome (SSS) and atrioventricular (AV) blocks. People suffering from bradycardia may present with palpitations, exercise int...

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Main Authors: Steven J Edwards, Charlotta Karner, Nicola Trevor, Victoria Wakefield, Fatima Salih
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: NIHR Journals Library 2015-08-01
Series:Health Technology Assessment
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.3310/hta19650