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Leadless pacemaker implantation in a patient with complex congenital heart disease and limited vascular access

Authors :
Paolo Ferrero
Michael Yeong
Emilia D'Elia
Edward Duncan
Alan Graham Stuart
Source :
Indian Pacing and Electrophysiology Journal, Vol 16, Iss 6, Pp 201-204 (2016)
Publication Year :
2016
Publisher :
Elsevier, 2016.

Abstract

Management of rhythm related issues might be particularly challenging in patients with congenital heart disease due to complex anatomy and restricted vascular access. The leadless technology appears a suitable and attractive alternative for this population. We describe a patient with single ventricle physiology who successfully underwent implantation of a leadless pacemaker.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09726292
Volume :
16
Issue :
6
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Indian Pacing and Electrophysiology Journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.0d1ae09a0365413dbff8819a231c6d10
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ipej.2016.10.007