Abstract
Right ventricular apical pacing can cause dyssynchronous activation of the ventricles, increase sympathetic activation, cause abnormalities in myocardial perfusion, worsen cardiac output and endothelial function, and may be associated with adverse cardiovascular effects. The use of rennin–angiotensin system blockers (RASBs) may be beneficial in counteracting these potentially harmful effects of right ventricular pacing.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 505-510 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Heart Rhythm : the Official Journal of the Heart Rhythm Society |
Volume | 9 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Apr 2012 |
Keywords
- pacemaker
- survival
- Heart failure
- ACE Inhibitor
- Angiotensin receptor blockers