Leadless pacemaker extraction from a single‐center perspective

Villegas, Elkin González; Razzo, Omar Al; García, Javier de Santiago; García, José Mesa

doi:10.1111/pace.13242

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“…In conclusion, the encapsulation degree of the LP, device intracardiac mobility, accessibility of the docking button, and other information, such as the device position, RV wall thickness, and structures, including the tricuspid valve, chordae tendineae, or papillary muscles, should be thoroughly investigated using imaging techniques (for example, transesophageal echocardiography) before retrieval to fully evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the retrieval.…”

Section: Management Of the Nonfunctional Lpmentioning

confidence: 99%

Safety and efficacy of leadless pacemaker retrieval

Hou

Mingkun

et al. 2019

Cardiovasc electrophysiol

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Background and Objectives The success rate of leadless cardiac pacemaker (LP) retrieval remains a major concern for this disruptive technology. The present paper performed a systematic review of the safety and feasibility of the retrieval of LPs. Methods Primary publications that performed LP retrieval were collected and included five animal experiments and two worldwide retrieval experiences in human. The procedural details, such as indication, days post implantation, extraction success rate, and complications, were described. The present paper analyzed factors affecting the retrieval and management of the nonfunctional devices. Results Retrieval animal models was possible at least up to 2.5 years post implantation, and data from humans suggest that removal of a device that was implanted longer (eg, 4 years and 9 months for Nanostim; 4 years for Micra) could be performed within a reasonable safety profile. The fixed mechanism, implant site, and encapsulation of the LP systems may affect the retrieval process. Conclusions A high success rate in the relatively chronic retrieval of LPs was demonstrated, which promotes the extensive use of these devices in the treatment arrhythmia in the future.

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Section: Management Of the Nonfunctional Lpmentioning

confidence: 99%