Rate‐dependent elevation of the capture threshold after implantation of a leadless pacemaker.
- Resource Type
- Article
- Authors
- Sano, Makoto; Takahashi, Naoyuki; Kaneko, Yutaro; Narumi, Taro; Naruse, Yoshihisa; Maekawa, Yuichiro
- Source
- Pacing & Clinical Electrophysiology. Jul2024, Vol. 47 Issue 7, p938-940. 3p.
- Subject
- *PROSTHESIS-related infections
*ARTIFICIAL implants
*LEFT ventricular hypertrophy
*HEART valve prosthesis implantation
*BRADYCARDIA
*CARDIAC pacemakers
*CARDIAC pacing
*MEDICAL equipment reliability
*RIGHT heart ventricle
*ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY
*HYPOTENSION
*ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY
*ELECTRODES
*DISEASE risk factors
*EQUIPMENT & supplies
- Language
- ISSN
- 0147-8389
The procedural success in the implantation of cardiac electric devices depends on both the implanted position and the electric performance. The capture threshold and the pacing output affect the estimated battery longevity. In a case with a high capture threshold, recapture and reimplantation of a leadless pacemaker are commonly recommended. We experienced a case with the rate‐dependent elevation of the capture threshold following the implantation of a leadless pacemaker. The recognition of the rate‐dependency of the capture threshold and the acceptable programming could avoid the unnecessary recapture and reimplantation of that, avoiding the increase of procedural risks. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]