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Published in Cardiology

Expert Opinion / Interview · August 15, 2013

Two Chambers Are Better Than One: Biventricular Pacing

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Anne B. Curtis MD, FACC, FHRS, MACP, FAHA

 

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  1. Wilkoff BL, Cook JR, Epstein AE, et al. Dual-chamber pacing or ventricular backup pacing in patients with an implantable defibrillator: the Dual Chamber and VVI Implantable Defibrillator (DAVID) Trial. JAMA. 2002;288(24):3115–3123.

  2. Sweeney MO, Hellkamp AS, Ellenbogen KA, et al. Adverse effect of ventricular pacing on heart failure and atrial fibrillation among patients with normal baseline QRS duration in a clinical trial of pacemaker therapy for sinus node dysfunction. Circulation. 2003;107(23):2932-2937.

  3. Curtis AB, Worley SJ, Adamson PB, et al. Biventricular pacing for atrioventricular block and systolic dysfunction. N Engl J Med. 2013;368(17):1585–1593.

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Anne Curtis MD, FACC, FHRS, MACP, FAHA

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