Retrieval of an infectious leadless pacemaker with vegetation

J Arrhythm. 2023 Jan 4;39(1):71-73. doi: 10.1002/joa3.12814. eCollection 2023 Feb.

Abstract

This case discusses the retrieval of a pacemaker with vegetation from a 78-year-old man. It suggests that grasping side of Micra body and pulling Micra into Agilis sheath is a possible technique for retrieval.

Keywords: atrioventricular block; infection; lead extraction; leadless pacemaker; vegetation.