Leadless Pacemaker Implantation in a Four-year-old, 16-kg Child
Arjun Mahendran, Sara Bussey, Philip Chang
Abstract
Leadless pacemakers have an accepted role with demonstrable benefits in adults. In contrast, implant experience and follow-up data in pediatric patients are more limited. Clinical indications and patient candidacy for leadless pacing in pediatrics continue to evolve. We present our experience implanting a leadless pacemaker in a four-year-old for the treatment of high-grade atrioventricular block. Implant considerations in small patients, short-term patient and device follow-up data, and follow-up assessment of the vessel used for implantation are discussed.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineCandidacyAtrioventricular blockImplantPermanent pacemakerSurgeryHeart blockCardiologyElectrocardiographyLawPolitical sciencePoliticsCardiac pacing and defibrillation studiesCardiac Arrhythmias and TreatmentsCardiomyopathy and Myosin Studies