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We aimed to survey indications and outcomes of PM implantation, following evaluation of unexplained syncope.<\/jats:p>\n               <\/jats:sec>\n               <jats:sec>\n                  <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                  <jats:p>Among 1666 consecutive unpaced patients investigated in a tertiary syncope unit by carotid-sinus massage (CSM), head-up tilt test (HUT) and ECG monitoring, 106 (6.4%; age, 65 \u00b1 17\u2009years) received a PM. We assessed bradycardia detection methods, PM implantation indications, and explored incidence of recurrent syncope, fall-related fractures and mortality.<\/jats:p>\n               <\/jats:sec>\n               <jats:sec>\n                  <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                  <jats:p>Indications for PM therapy were met in 32\/106 patients (30%) by CSM, in 41\/106 (39%) by HUT, in 14\/106 patients (13%) by implantable loop-recorder (ILR) and in 19\/106 (18%) by standard ECG. Sinus arrest with asystole was the predominant PM indication during CSM\/HUT and external ECG monitoring, whereas ILR detected proportionally the same numbers o f asystole due to sinus arrest and atrioventricular block. During follow-up (median, 4.3 years), 15 patients (14%) had syncope recurrence, 15 suffered fall-related fractures and 9 died. Neither syncope recurrence nor fall-related fractures were dependent on initial PM indication. The composite endpoint of recurrent syncope\/fall-related fracture was associated with treated hypertension (OR 2.45; 95%\u2009CI 1.00 to 6.0), reduced glomerular filtration rate (OR 1.63 per 10\u2009mL\/min\u2193; 95%\u2009CI 1.22 to 2.19) and atrial fibrillation (OR 3.98; 95%\u2009CI 1.11 to 14.3). Recurrent syncope predicted increased mortality (OR 9.20; 95%\u2009CI 1.89 to 44.8).<\/jats:p>\n               <\/jats:sec>\n               <jats:sec>\n                  <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                  <jats:p>Cardiovascular autonomic testing and ECG monitoring effectively identify pacing indications in patients with unexplained syncope. After PM implantation, treated hypertension, renal failure and atrial fibrillation predict syncope recurrence and fall-related injury. 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