Development of atrial fibrillation or flutter in patients with a dual chamber pacemaker (in the setting of complete heart block) leads to pacemaker mediated tachycardia . Atrial rhythm is sensed by the atrial lead, which triggers ventricular pacing at the maximal preprogrammed rate.
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Abstract. Atrial flutter (AF) is a troublesome arrhythmia for patients with an implanted pacemaker . Although it has recently become possible to eliminate AF by radiofrequency catheter ablation (RF-CA), the incidence of AF before and after pacemaker implantation has not been clarified.
Read moreCan a pacemaker cure atrial flutter?
The atrial pacemakers terminated many attacks of paroxysmal atrial flutter safely and reliably in a follow-up period ranging from 24 to 60 months (average, 42). No major complications developed.
Read moreCan you have heart palpitations with a pacemaker?
Some patients continue to experience palpitations, near syncope, and syncope after pacemaker or implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) implantation .
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