Pacemaker syndrome: a non-invasive means to its diagnosis and treatment.
Publication/Presentation Date
9-1-1981
Abstract
Vertigo, lightheadedness, syncope, and hypotension occurring after implantation of a ventricular pacemaker has become known as pacemaker syndrome. In one patient with this syndrome we have demonstrated an associated decrease in the pulse amplitude of the ophthalmic arteries during ventricular pacing by utilizing ocular pneumoplethysmography (O.P.G.). This non-invasive technique was subsequently used intra-operatively to test the presence of ophthalmic artery pulse amplitude changes after implantation of the ventricular electrode. An A-V sequential pacemaker was then implanted and eliminated all symptoms of pacemaker syndrome.
Volume
4
Issue
5
First Page
503
Last Page
506
ISSN
0147-8389
Published In/Presented At
Miller, M., Fox, S., Jenkins, R., Schwartz, J., & Toonder, F. G. (1981). Pacemaker syndrome: a non-invasive means to its diagnosis and treatment. Pacing and clinical electrophysiology : PACE, 4(5), 503–506. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1540-8159.1981.tb06218.x
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
6169034
Department(s)
Department of Medicine
Document Type
Article