Atrioventricular synchronous pacing using leadless pacemaker in a heart transplant patient.
BMJ Case Rep
; 14(6)2021 Jun 11.
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| ID: mdl-34117001
ABSTRACT
We report the first leadless pacemaker (L-PM) providing atrioventricular synchronous pacing implanted into a heart transplant patient receiving chronic immunosuppressive therapy. The patient presented with syncope corresponding to sinus rhythm with high-grade atrioventricular block. Previously, L-PMs provided only single-chamber ventricular sensing and pacing. A Micra AV lL-PM provides atrioventricular synchronous pacing by tracking mechanical atrial contraction. L-PMs, which now support broader indications, should be considered in patients at greater risk of infection.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Marca-Passo Artificial
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Transplante de Coração
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Bloqueio Atrioventricular
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
BMJ Case Rep
Ano de publicação:
2021
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Article
País de afiliação:
Reino Unido