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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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Pacemaker is indicated in which of the following condition: September 2007
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The correct answer is  Ans. C: Sick sinus syndrome Pacemaker indications Absolute indications for pacemaker placement include the following: Sick sinus syndrome Symptomatic sinus bradycardia Tachy-brady syndrome Atrial fibrillation with sinus node dysfunction Third-degree block/Complete AV block Chronotropic incompetence (inability to increase the hea rate to match a level of exercise) Prolonged QT syndrome Cardiac resynchronization therapy with biventricular pacing Acute myocardial infarction with second or third degree AV block Relative indications include the following: Cardiomyopathy (hyperophic or dilated) Severe refractory neurocardiogenic syncope