Randomized Pragmatic Trial of Pacemaker Versus Implantable Cardiac Monitor in Syncope and Bifascicular Block - JCEP February 2022

Empiric permanent pacing compared to ICM reduced major adverse events but not syncope in older patients with bifascicular block and recent syncope. There remains a substantial likelihood of syncope recurrence in patients who receive a permanent pacemaker likely due to vasodepressor syncope.

Editor-in-Chief

Kalyanam Shivkumar, MD, PhD, FACC

CME Editor
Kenneth A. Ellenbogen, MD

Author
Kenneth A. Ellenbogen, MD

Important Dates
Date of Release: February 21, 2022
Term of Approval/Date of CME/MOC/ECME Expiration: February 20, 2023

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Cost:	FREE

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1 CME Credit

1 ABIM-MOC Point

1 ECME Credit