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Case Reports
. 2022 Feb;45(2):289-291.
doi: 10.1111/pace.14400. Epub 2021 Nov 16.

Leadless pacemaker implantation: An unexpected complication

Brahim Berdaoui  1 , Georgiana Pintea Bentea  1 , Sophie Samyn  1 , Marielle Morissens  1 , Jose Castro Rodriguez  1
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Case Reports

Leadless pacemaker implantation: An unexpected complication

Brahim Berdaoui et al. Pacing Clin Electrophysiol. 2022 Feb.

Abstract

The leadless pacemaker is an emerging technology with high efficacy and reduced complications rates. However, due to its novel status, some pitfalls remain to be addressed. We report the case of a 91-year-old patient undergoing a Micra pacemaker implantation. During the procedure, the maneuvers required for the adequate deployment of the device led to damaging of the septal tricuspid leaflet, resulting in severe tricuspid regurgitation. This is a severe mechanical complication of the Micra implantation technique, not previously reported in literature. In light of the novelty of the leadless pacemaker, we should remain cautious with regards to potential unreported complications.

Keywords: instrumentation; new technology; pacing.

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