Leadless Cardiac Pacing: New Horizons

Abstract

Since the introduction of transvenous cardiac pacing leads, pacemaker system design has remained similar for several decades. Progressive miniaturisation of electronic circuitry and batteries has enabled a smaller, single pacing unit comprising the intracardiac electrodes, generator and computer. This review explores the development of leadless pacing, the clinical trials comparing leadless to transvenous pacing in addition to the future developments of multichamber leadless pacing.

Transient 2:1 Atrioventricular Block with Peri-Conduction System Pacing After Leadless Pacemaker Implantation

“… 7 The right ventricular device used with the WiSE CRT System is typically a traditional pacing lead; however, a fully leadless system using a right ventricular Micra device has been reported. 8 …”