[Survival and outcome after pacemaker implantation. Comparison of patients with sinus node syndrome, AV block and absolute bradyarrhythmia].

Survival chances of 2007 patients with pacemaker implantation were determined. For the group as a whole, five-year survival rate was 57%, ten-year survival rate 35%. The prognosis was significantly better in patients with sick-sinus syndrome than those with AV block or brady-arrhythmias.