Evaluation of Pacemaker Algorithms to Avoid Unnecessary Right Ventricular Pacing

AV-Hysteresis Versus Mode Switch to AAI (MVP) for the Avoidance of Unnecessary Right Ventricular Pacing

Unnecessary right ventricular pacing has been shown to be detrimental in recipients of implantable pacemaker or defibrillators.

The ADVANTAGE study evaluates the efficacy of two pacemaker based algorithms (atrioventricular hysteresis function versus mode switch to atrial pacing) to reduce right ventricular pacing.

Comparison of the effect of an atrioventricular hysteresis function with a mode switch to atrial pacing on the right ventricular pacing percentage in a multi-centre, prospective, randomized, single blinded, cross-over study.

Inclusion Criteria:

Indication for the implantation of a dual-chamber pacemaker

Exclusion Criteria:

Persistent or permanent atrial tachyarrhythmias atrioventricular block 2nd or 3rd degree indication or the implantation of an defibrillator