Individual Optimization of Pacing Sensors Improves Exercise Capacity without Influencing Quality of Life

Introduction: Programmable pacemaker sensor features are frequently used in default setting. Limited data are available about the effect of sensor optimization on exercise capacity and quality of life (QOL). Influence of individual optimization of sensors on QOL and exercise tolerance was investigated in a randomized, single blind study in patients with VVIR, DDDR, or AAIR pacemakers.,

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