Skip to main content
Download PDF
- Main
Leadless pacemaker implantation for pediatric patients through internal jugular vein approach: A case series of under 30 kg
Published Web Location
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ipej.2023.01.003Abstract
Background
We demonstrate a case series of 8 pediatric patients, all under 30 kg, who had leadless pacemaker implants via the internal jugular vein.Methods
A retrospective review of pediatric leadless pacing placement via the internal jugular vein at the University of Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital and UC Davis Medical Center from 2018 through 2021 was performed. Rationales for pacing, demographics of patients, pacing thresholds, and longevity of devices were recorded.Results
Eight internal jugular pacemaker insertions were performed successfully in patients weighing between 10.9 kg and 29 kg. Five patients had Micra implantation via the right internal jugular vein, whereas 3 patients had insertion via the left internal jugular vein. No surgical cut-downs were performed. No venous complications occurred. Up to 3 years of follow-up were noted.Conclusion
Leadless pacemaker implantation, via left or right internal jugular veins, is feasible without surgical cutdown in patients <30 kg.Many UC-authored scholarly publications are freely available on this site because of the UC's open access policies. Let us know how this access is important for you.
Main Content
For improved accessibility of PDF content, download the file to your device.
Enter the password to open this PDF file:
File name:
-
File size:
-
Title:
-
Author:
-
Subject:
-
Keywords:
-
Creation Date:
-
Modification Date:
-
Creator:
-
PDF Producer:
-
PDF Version:
-
Page Count:
-
Page Size:
-
Fast Web View:
-
Preparing document for printing…
0%