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59  Pacemakers

59.1 What this covers

  • self contained generator and electrode that is implanted into the right ventricle for single chamber pacing.
  • benefit: no pocket infections, pacer wires, no incision (implanted via femoral vein), MRI compatible
  • down side: 1 chamber, can’t defibrillate

59.2 Learning objectives

  • self contained generator and electrode that is implanted into the right ventricle for single chamber pacing.
  • benefit: no pocket infections, pacer wires, no incision (implanted via femoral vein), MRI compatible
  • down side: 1 chamber, can’t defibrillate

59.3 Bottom line / summary

  • ###Leadless pacemaker
  • (Citation: The leadless pacemaker: An innovative design to enhance pacemaking capabilities.
  • JAAPA 2019;32:48-50.)
  • self contained generator and electrode that is implanted into the right ventricle for single chamber pacing.
  • benefit: no pocket infections, pacer wires, no incision (implanted via femoral vein), MRI compatible

59.4 Approach

  1. self contained generator and electrode that is implanted into the right ventricle for single chamber pacing.
  2. benefit: no pocket infections, pacer wires, no incision (implanted via femoral vein), MRI compatible
  3. down side: 1 chamber, can’t defibrillate

59.5 Red flags / when to escalate

  • TODO: List red flags that require urgent escalation.

59.6 Common pitfalls

  • TODO: Capture common errors or missed steps.

59.7 References

TODO: Add landmark references or guideline citations.

59.8 Source notes

59.8.1 Pacemakers

60 Pacemakers

60.0.1 Leadless pacemaker

  • self contained generator and electrode that is implanted into the right ventricle for single chamber pacing.
  • benefit: no pocket infections, pacer wires, no incision (implanted via femoral vein), MRI compatible
  • down side: 1 chamber, can’t defibrillate

(Citation: The leadless pacemaker: An innovative design to enhance pacemaking capabilities. JAAPA 2019;32:48-50.)

60.1 Source materials