First transcatheter leadless pacemaker implantation in a pediatric patient with a genetic disease

Herzschrittmacherther Elektrophysiol. 2020 Jun;31(2):235-237. doi: 10.1007/s00399-020-00685-9. Epub 2020 May 5.

Abstract

A pediatric patient suffering from Marden-Walker syndrome, a rare genetic disease, was referred to the authors' hospital for syncope due to bradycardia. Since this disease is associated with severe joint contractures, a transcatheter leadless pacing system (TPS) was chosen. Despite the small body size and complex anatomy, TPS implantation was feasible, demonstrating that it is a safe alternative in difficult venous access compared to a conventional pacemaker with increased risk of lead complications in these patients.

Keywords: Leadless pacing; Marden-Walker syndrome; Micra; Pediatric cardiology; Transfemoral leadless pacing system.

MeSH terms

  • Bradycardia
  • Child
  • Humans
  • Pacemaker, Artificial*
  • Prosthesis Implantation
  • Syncope
  • Treatment Outcome