Pacing the heart: one site fits all?

Luuk Ingo Benjamin Heckman

doi:10.26481/dis.20231026lh

Pacing the heart: one site fits all?

Luuk Ingo Benjamin Heckman

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Abstract

In a healthy heart, contraction/pumping is controlled by an electrical stimulus. This ensures that the heart contracts synchronously. When a problem arises with generating or conducting this electrical stimulus, people are fitted with a pacemaker. Our research shows that - in contrast to current technology - stimulating the ventricular septum is safer and better for the pump function. Stimulation of the ventricular septum can prevent (symptoms of) heart failure. Survival also improves.

Original language	English
Qualification	Doctor of Philosophy
Awarding Institution	Maastricht University
Supervisors/Advisors	Prinzen, Frits, Supervisor Vernooy, Kevin, Supervisor Luermans, Justin, Co-Supervisor
Award date	26 Oct 2023
Place of Publication	Maastricht
Publisher	Maastricht University
Print ISBNs	9789464695502
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.26481/dis.20231026lh
Publication status	Published - 2023

Keywords

Cardiology
pacing
heart failure
bradycardia

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