First transcatheter leadless pacemaker implantation in a  pediatric patient with a genetic disease

AbstractA  pediatric patient suffering from Marden-Walker syndrome, a rare genetic disease, was referred to the authors’ hospital for syncope due to bradycardia. Since this disease is associated with severe joint contractures, a transcatheter leadless pacing system (TPS) was chosen. Despite the small bod y size and complex anatomy, TPS implantation was feasible, demonstrating that it is a safe alternative in difficult venous access compared to a conventional pacemaker with increased risk of lead complications in these patients.
Source: Herzschrittmachertherapie und Elektrophysiologie - Category: Cardiology Source Type: research