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. 2016 Aug;5(2):122–129. doi: 10.15420/AER.2016.7.2

Table 9: Pacemakers for Syncope According to the Heart Rhythm Society.

Recommendation CoR LoE
Dual-chamber pacing can be effective in patients ≥40 years with recurrent and unpredictable syncope who have a documented pause ≥3 seconds during clinical syncope or an asymptomatic pause ≥6 seconds. IIa B-R
Tilt table testing might be considered to identify patients with a hypotensive response who would be less likely to respond to permanent cardiac pacing. IIb B-NR
Pacing might be considered in paediatric patients with recurrent syncope having documented symptomatic asystole and who are refractory to medical therapy. IIB BR
Dual-chamber pacing might be considered in adenosine-susceptible older patients who have unexplained syncope without a prodrome, a normal ECG and no structural heart disease. IIb C

CoR = class of recommendation; LOE = level of evidence.[1]