Leadless cardiac pacing
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Transvenous cardiac pacemakers definitely improve quality of life and reduce mortality in at-risk patients, but they are associated with several potential device-related complications. Approximately 10% of patients experience complications related to transvenous implantation of the pacemaker. These may be attributable to either the pulse generator (hematoma, skin breakdown, pocket infection) or venous access and lead implantation (pneumothorax, cardiac tamponade, lead dislodgement) [1]. Pacemaker leads continue to be the “Achilles' heel” of the pacing and defibrillation systems. In the long term, transvenous leads, often considered theweakest link of the cardiac pacing system, can cause venous obstruction and are prone to insulation breaks, conductor fractures, and infections [1e3].
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