This study is about 115 patients with epicardial pacemakers. Main inclusion criteria were weight at primary pacemaker implantation of less than 20 kg and age of less than 10 years. Data of 192 pacemakers and 232 leads were analysed over an average follow-up period of 6 years. Stable lead parameters and frequent generator exchanges due to battery depletion build the major aspects of the study. Additionally, the rate of repeat operations was moderate with very few complications. Epicardial pacing can be recommended, with excellent results, for this group of patients.
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This study is about 115 patients with epicardial pacemakers. Main inclusion criteria were weight at primary pacemaker implantation of less than 20 kg and age of less than 10 years. Data of 192 pacemakers and 232 leads were analysed over an average follow-up period of 6 years. Stable lead parameters and frequent generator exchanges due to battery depletion build the major aspects of the study. Additionally, the rate of repeat operations was moderate with very few complications. Epicardial pacing...
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