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Case Reports
. 2022 Sep;33(9):2111-2115.
doi: 10.1111/jce.15620. Epub 2022 Jul 21.

Percutaneous jugular leadless pacemaker implantation in a pediatric patient

Rohan N Kumthekar  1   2 , Ralph S Augostini  3 , Anna N Kamp  1   2 , Naomi J Kertesz  1   2
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Percutaneous jugular leadless pacemaker implantation in a pediatric patient

Rohan N Kumthekar et al. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2022 Sep.

Abstract

Introduction: Leadless cardiac pacing has not been widely utilized in pediatric patients, in part due to concerns regarding size of the delivery sheath and the potential for vascular injury.

Methods: We present a case of leadless pacemaker implantation via internal jugular vein without a surgical cutdown.

Results: A leadless pacemaker was successfully implanted in the right ventricle via internal jugular approach in a pediatric patient with congenital heart disease.

Conclusion: This is a novel approach to leadless pacemaker implantation that could broaden the utilization of this technology to the vulnerable population of children, especially those with congenital heart disease.

Keywords: Micra™; leadless; pacemaker; pediatrics; transjugular.

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