Leadless pacemakers: A new era in cardiac pacing

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• 作者：Haseeb Munaf Seriwala ; MBBS^a ; Muhammad Shahzeb Khan ; MBBS^a ; Muhammad Bilal Munir ; MD^b ; ^{munirb@upmc.edu" class="auth_mail" title="E-mail the corresponding author} ; Irbaz bin Riaz ; MBBS^c ; Haris Riaz ; MD^d ; Samir Saba ; MD^b ; Andrew H. Voigt ; MD^b
• 关键词：Pacemakers ; Leadless ; Cardiac pacing
• 刊名：Journal of Cardiology
• 出版年：2016
• 出版时间：January 2016
• 年：2016
• 卷：67
• 期：1
• 页码：1-5
• 全文大小：1169 K

文摘

Cardiac pacemakers are a critical management option for patients with rhythm disorders. Current efforts to develop leadless pacemakers have two primary goals: to reduce lead-associated post-procedural morbidity and to avoid the surgical scar associated with placement. After extensive studies on animal models and technological advancements, these devices are currently under investigation for human use. Herein, we review the evidence from animal studies and the technological advancements that have ushered in the era of use in humans. We also discuss different leadless pacemakers currently under investigation, along with limitations and future developments of this innovative concept.