Elucidating the Relationship Between Pacemaker Heart Rates and Pulse Pressure: A Clue to Optimal Programming in Elderly Patients with Cardiovascular Risk
An increased HR to 70 bpm reduced PP in most patients with dual-chamber permanent pacemakers and sinus rhythm, suggesting a way to improve hemodynamics in patients with poor vascular compliance. Customized HR settings may optimize PP and reduce the risk of cognitive decline or stroke. Further research is needed to evaluate for risks of pacemaker-induced cardiomyopathy in individuals requiring frequent ventricular pacing.
Authors
- M. Firoz Mian (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6846-9794)
- Habib Khan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4828-5768)
- Ahmed T. Moustafa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-8507-2729)
Institutions
- Western University (CA)
- London Health Sciences Centre (CA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- CJC Open
- Published
- 2025-11-05
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cjco.2025.10.014
- Primary Topic
- Heart rate and cardiovascular health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- American Heart Association