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Case Report: Dual-chamber pacemaker for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy with bradyarrhythmia and idiopathic pericardial effusion: a report of two cases and literature review

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

To manage the complex comorbidities, we opted for dual-chamber pacemaker implantation. Meanwhile, a dual-chamber pacemaker can treat HCM by changing the sequence of myocardial contraction. Subsequent examinations and follow-up revealed that pacing significantly reduced LVOT obstruction and corrected heart rhythm.

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Cardioneuroablation eliminating cardiac asystole associated with area postrema syndrome: a case report and literature review

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

BackgroundThere have been few instances of symptomatic bradycardia-arrhythmia in the context of area postrema syndrome (APS), and some of them have been implanted permanent pacemakers. Brady-arrhythmia was presented in all patients, and 9 patients were implanted temporary or permanent pacemakers.

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Study finds some male cross-country skiers at higher risk for bradycardia and pacemakers

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

Men who perform well in the cross-country ski race Vasaloppet are at increased risk of having abnormally low heart rates and pacemakers later in life. However, the researchers behind the study did not uncover any link to increased mortality, rather the opposite—the skiers lived longer than the general population.

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HonorHealth Research Institute Study Uses New Programing for Pacemakers to Control High Blood Pressure Without Additional Drugs

DAIC

milla1cf Thu, 06/20/2024 - 19:40 June 20, 2024 — A programing algorithm, being tested by HonorHealth Research Institute for those patients with new or recently installed pacemakers, is designed so the device not only provides a steady heartbeat, but also controls high blood pressure.

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Orchestra BioMed Announces Initiation of BACKBEAT Pivotal Study of AVIM Therapy in Hypertensive Pacemaker Patients

DAIC

The BACKBEAT pivotal study will evaluate the efficacy and safety of atrioventricular interval modulation (“AVIM”) therapy (also known as BackBeat CNT), for the treatment of pacemaker-indicated patients with uncontrolled hypertension despite the use of antihypertensive medications. Orchestra BioMed and Medtronic, Inc. Kowal, M.D.,

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Pacemaker Implantation Among Cross-Country Skiers

American College of Cardiology

Does prolonged, high-intensity endurance training increase the risk of bradycardia requiring pacemaker implantation and ultimately the long-term mortality risk?

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What to Know About Bradycardia

AMS Cardiology

This can include our hearts, which may develop conditions like bradycardia or a slow heart rate. What Is Bradycardia ? Are you wondering “ What is bradycardia ?” Bradycardia is a condition in which the heart’s rhythm is too slow. Medications – Certain medications can slow down the heart rate as a side effect.