Avoid FFS - Use of the Atrial Pacemaker Lead 1699 With Very Short Tip Ring Spacing to Avoid Far Field Sensing

Atriale Vorhofsonde 1699 Mit Sehr Kurzem Bipolabstand Zur Vermeidung Von Far Field Sensing

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the possibility to program the shortest possible Post Ventricular Atrial Blanking Period (PVAB) and high sensitivity without getting inappropriate Mode Switch due to Far Field R-Wave sensing when using the new Tendril 1699T lead. Comparison with Tendril 1688T or 1388T with optimized Post Ventricular Atrial Blanking (PVAB).

Far-field R-wave sensing (FFS) in the atrial channel of dual chamber pacemakers is a relevant source for inappropriate Mode Switch from the DDD mode to the DDI or VDI mode. Inappropriate loss of atrioventricular synchrony due to false positive Mode Switch is hemodynamically disadvantageous, may induce atrial tachyarrhythmias, can lead to pacemaker syndrome, and impairs the reliability of pacemaker Holter data. The aim of the study is to determine whether the use of a new atrial screw in lead with ultra short tip-ring distance of 1.1 mm (Study Group) eliminates the need for individual adjustment of the postventricular atrial blanking period (PVAB) based on an additional test in the Control Group with standard leads.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Indication for dual chamber pacing
• Implantation of an Identity (ADX) DR or Victory or later pacemaker (St. Jude Medical)
• Bipolar atrial pacing electrode
• Age >= 18 years

Exclusion Criteria:

• Persistent / permanent Atrial Arrhythmia
• Pacemaker Revision
• Pregnancy
• Participation in another Study involving active implantable medical devices
• Unable to complete follow up
• Missing patient informed consent
• Cardiac surgery or myocardial infarction within the last 4 weeks
• Planned cardiac surgery within 3 months after enrollment