Successful retrieval of a dislodged leadless pacemaker from the right atrium
This report highlights the successful retrieval of a leadless pacemaker that migrated into the right atrium during implantation.Clinicians will learn the importance of prompt recognition of device displacement and how unexpected migration to the right atrium can facilitate safer retrieval, particularly using a snare.Understanding the implications of device migration into the right atrium versus more complex locations, such as the right ventricle or pulmonary artery, is essential for effective management of leadless pacemaker implantation complications.
Authors
- Hiroki Kondo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5348-7762)
- Tetsuji Morishita (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7225-2819)
- Yoshinobu Kojima
- Katsumi Ueno (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0760-8209)
- Takahiro Yajima (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8180-5614)
- Yu Ando
- Norihiko Morita
Institutions
- Matsunami General Hospital (JP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- European Journal of Case Reports in Internal Medicine
- Published
- 2025-05-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.12890/2025_005488
- Primary Topic
- Cardiac pacing and defibrillation studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00