Abstract
Unintended sensing of QRS complexes via atrial pacemaker leads may cause disorders of pacemaker function in AAI, VDD and DDD pacing. The consequences of this phenomenon depend upon the pacing mode and the timing of the inappropriate sensing as related to the technical characteristics of the pulse generator. With AAI pacemakers, "inappropriate pacemaker bradycardia" may be seen or P-wave undersensing may be simulated. With VDD and DDD systems a special kind of pacemaker mediated tachycardia or apparent P-wave undersensing may result. With knowledge of the underlying mechanisms, differential diagnosis is possible. The countermeasures available are discussed.
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