The purpose of this prospective observational study is to investigate whether obtaining a His Bundle recording from the subclavian vein using a stylet driven pacemaker lead and commercially available sheath can be done in a quick and reliable manner. Included in the study are patients undergoing permanent pacemaker implantation at Good Samaritan and Bethesda North Hospitals. The main outcome is successful recording of a His bundle potential. Secondary outcomes are the time necessary to record the His bundle and the measurement of the pacing threshold.
His bundle pacing has been proposed as a superior alternative to standard right ventricular pacing. The purpose of this study is to investigate whether obtaining a His Bundle recording from the subclavian vein using a stylet driven pacemaker lead and commercially available sheath can be done in a quick and reliable manner. This would support the use of stylet driven leads for His bundle pacing.