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Research progress in Bachmann bundle pacing
Received date: 2026-01-26
Revised date: 2026-01-29
Accepted date: 2026-06-09
Online published: 2026-08-19
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Bachmann bundle, which connects the left and right atria, serves as the preferential pathway for interatrial electrical conduction. Conduction disorder within this bundle is an important mechanism of interatrial block and is closely related to the initiation and progression of atrial fibrillation. Bachmann bundle pacing can improve interatrial conduction delay, restore atrial synchrony, and reduce the risk of atrial fibrillation in some observational studies. Although Bachmann bundle pacing has certain clinical application prospects, its identification criteria need to be further clarified. This article reviews the research progress on Bachmann bundle and Bachmann bundle pacing, so as to provide a reference for future studies.
CHEN Yuzhu , CHEN Keping . Research progress in Bachmann bundle pacing[J]. Journal of Internal Medicine Concepts & Practice, 2026 , 21(03) : 265 -269 . DOI: 10.16138/j.1673-6087.2026.03.13
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