Leadless Pacemakers: Current and Future Applications

G Morani and E Zimelli*

Received: November 21, 2018;   Published: November 30, 2018

DOI: 10.32474/ACR.2018.01.000119

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Abstract

Leadless pacemakers: a brand new technology with a low rate of lead and pocket complications compared to traditional transvenous pacing. What it is known until now, current issues and future perspectives.

Keywords: Leadless Pacemakers; Micra; Nanostim; Pocket Infection; Lead Fracture

Abbreviations: PM: Pace Maker; ICD: Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator; S-ICD: Subcutaneous ICD; CRT: Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy; FDA: Food And Drug Administration; IDE: FDA Investigational Exemption; PAR: Post Approval Registry; AV: Atrio- Ventricular

Introduction| Characteristics of Currently Available Leadless Pacemakers| Clinical Data| Future Perspectives| Conclusion| References|