Pacing for Atrial Fibrillation in an 87-Year-Old Patient
Author Information
Author(s): Levine Paul A MD, Wachsner Robin MD, El-Bialy Adel MD
Primary Institution: Olive View Medical Center
Hypothesis
Can a pacemaker with an AF Suppression algorithm effectively manage paroxysmal atrial fibrillation in an elderly patient intolerant to drug therapy?
Conclusion
The AF Suppression algorithm in the pacemaker effectively eliminated atrial fibrillation episodes, reducing the need for antiarrhythmic medication.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient was intolerant of multiple antiarrhythmic medications.
- The AF Suppression algorithm was enabled after standard pacing was insufficient.
- The patient reported resolution of palpitations and fatigue after enabling the algorithm.
Takeaway
An 87-year-old woman with heart rhythm problems got a special pacemaker that helped her heart without needing a lot of medicine.
Methodology
The patient received a pacemaker and had the AF Suppression algorithm enabled to manage her atrial fibrillation.
Limitations
This is a single case report, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
87-year-old woman with symptomatic sinus node dysfunction and paroxysmal atrial fibrillation.
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