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Pacemakers in the Management of AF
Pacemakers in the Management of AF
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Dr. Faisal Merchant, a cardiac electrophysiologist, discusses the use of pacemakers in managing atrial fibrillation, focusing on three key scenarios: sinus node dysfunction, AV nodal disease, and pacemaker use with AV nodal ablation. In sinus node dysfunction, pacemakers help manage tachybrady syndrome by stabilizing heart rhythms. In AV nodal disease, ventricular pacing maintains heart function. For atrial fibrillation patients not suited for rhythm control, pacemaker implantation combined with AV nodal ablation offers effective long-term management, especially in older patients with comorbidities. Pacemakers enhance heart function by maintaining synchrony and rate control.
Keywords
pacemakers
atrial fibrillation
sinus node dysfunction
AV nodal disease
AV nodal ablation
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