INDICATIONS FOR IMPLANTATION OF A DUAL-CHAMBER PACEMAKER COMBINED WITH AN IMPLANTABLE CARDIOVERTER-DEFIBRILLATOR

Of 122 patients with single-chamber implantable cardioverter-defibrill ators (ICDs) reviewed retrospectively, 35 had traditional indications, 14 had other indications, and 18 had ICD-specific indications for dua l-chamber pacing therapy. Thus, 67 patients (55%) were potential candi dates for dual-chamber pacing, which has only recently become availabl e combined with ICD therapy.