“…A study by V. Ferreira et al showed that the prevalence of new-onset atrial arrhythmia was 51.6 % in patients with dual chamber pacemaker implantation. 13 Another study by Mario Augusto Cray da Costa documented that the prevalence of AF post-PPI was 25 %. 14 Multivariable logistic regression analysis showed that metabolic syndrome, age, coronary artery disease and systolic BP were good independent predictors of atrial arrhythmias among patients who underwent permanent pacemaker implantation.…”