Leadless Pacemaker Implant After Heart Transplant

Am J Cardiol. 2019 Aug 1;124(3):455-456. doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2019.05.001. Epub 2019 May 8.

Abstract

Conduction abnormalities are known to occur after heart transplantation. In some cases, a permanent pacemaker is required. Conventional transvenous pacemakers can result in several complications, mainly related to the leads and device pocket. Leadless pacemaker technology was developed to overcome these issues. We report what we believe is the first US case of a leadless pacemaker implant (specifically in a heart transplant recipient) with the longest reported duration of follow-up.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Echocardiography
  • Equipment Design
  • Heart Block / diagnostic imaging
  • Heart Block / therapy*
  • Heart Transplantation*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Pacemaker, Artificial*
  • Postoperative Complications / diagnostic imaging
  • Postoperative Complications / therapy*