Risk of Syncopal Relapses in Patients Treated With Permanent Pacing for Bradyarrhythmic Syncope

Risk of Syncopal Relapses in Patients Treated With Permanent Pacing for Bradyarrhythmic Syncope

Prospective, multicenter, observational registry designed to collect data on syncopal relapses in patients undergoing pacemaker implantation for bradyarrhythmic syncope.

Prospective, multicenter, observational registry designed to collect data on syncopal relapses in patients undergoing pacemaker implantation for bradyarrhythmic syncope. All consecutive patients aged ≥18 years who underwent pacemaker implantation for syncope of bradyarrhythmic aetiology (proven or presumed) at participating centers from January 2010 to December 2013 were enrolled in the registry. During follow-up the occurrence of the first syncopal relapse after pacemaker implantation is recorded.

Inclusion Criteria:

• patients undergoing pacemaker implantation for bradyarrhythmic syncope

Exclusion Criteria:

• age <18 years