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. 2004 Jan;12(1):18–22.

Recommendations for pacemaker implantation for the treatment of atrial tachyarrhythmias and resynchronisation therapy for heart failure

A report from the task force on pacemaker indications of the Dutch Working Group on Cardiac Pacing*

NM van Hemel, B Dijkman, WG de Voogt, WP Beukema, HA Bosker, CC de Cock, LJLM Jordaens, IC van Gelder, LM van Gelder, R van Mechelen, JH Ruiter, MI Sedney, LC Slegers
PMCID: PMC2497048  PMID: 25696255

Abstract

Today, new pacing algorithms and stimulation methods for the prevention and interruption of atrial tachyarrhythmias can be applied on patients who need bradycardia pacing for conventional reasons. In addition, biventricular pacing as additive treatment for patients with severe congestive heart failure due to ventricular systolic dysfunction and prolonged intraventricular conduction has shown to improve symptoms and reduce hospital admissions. These new pacing technologies and the optimising of the pacing programmes are complex, expensive and time-consuming. Based on many clinical studies the indications for these devices are beginning to emerge. To support the cardiologist's decision-making and to prevent waste of effort and resources, the 'ad hoc committee' has provided preliminary recommendations for implantable devices to treat atrial tachyarrhythmias and to extend the treatment of congestive heart failure respectively.

Keywords: atrial tachyarrhythmias, heart failure, pacemaker, recommendations, resynchronisation

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