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Pacemaker Induced Cardiomyopathy: An Overview of Current Literature

Author(s): Callan Gavaghan*

Volume 18, Issue 3, 2022

Published on: 24 November, 2021

Article ID: e010921196020 Pages: 6

DOI: 10.2174/2772432816666210901111616

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Abstract

Pacemaker Induced Cardiomyopathy (PICM) is commonly defined as a reduction in left ventricular (LV) function in the setting of right ventricular (RV) pacing. This condition may be associated with the onset of clinical heart failure in those affected. Recent studies have focused on potential methods of identifying patients at risk of this condition, in addition to hypothesizing the most efficacious ways to manage these patients. Newer pacing options, such as His bundle pacing, may avoid the onset of PICM entirely.

Keywords: Pacemaker, PICM, left ventricular function, heart failure, left ventricular (LV), cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT).

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