Leadless pacemaker implantation after explantation of infected conventional pacemaker systems: a viable solution?

Conventional cardiac device infections are increasing in incidence causing significant morbidity and mortality. Leadless pacemaker (LP) therapy may provide new opportunities for the management of pacemaker (PM) infections as it does not require implantation of transvenous leads and a pectoral pocket.

Source: Heart Rhythm - July 6, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Niek E.G. Beurskens, Fleur V.Y. Tjong, Kosse J. Dasselaar Bsc, Wichert J. Kuijt, Arthur A.M. Wilde, Reinoud E. Knops Source Type: research