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Junctional bradycardia surgery
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Junctional bradycardia patients should be placed on pacemaker if there is complete AV block or sick sinus syndrome.
Surgery
Surgery
Permanent pacemaker placement in indicated in symptomatic patients with:
- Complete heart block
- High grade AV block
- Sick sinus syndrome
References
References
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mugilan Poongkunran M.B.B.S [2]