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Minimally Invasive Implantation of a Micropacemaker Into the Pericardial Space.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Permanent cardiac pacemakers require invasive procedures with complications often related to long pacemaker leads. We are developing a percutaneous pacemaker for implantation of an entire pacing system into the pericardial space. METHODS:Percutaneous micropacemaker implantations were performed in 6 pigs (27.4-34.1 kg) using subxyphoid access to the pericardial space. Modifications in the implantation methods and hardware were made after each experiment as the insertion method was optimized. In the first 5 animals, nonfunctional pacemaker devices were studied. In the final animal, a functional pacemaker was implanted. RESULTS:Successful placement of the entire nonfunctional pacing system into the pericardial space was demonstrated in 2 of the first 5 animals, and successful implantation and capture was achieved using a functional system in the last animal. A sheath was developed that allows retractable features to secure positioning within the pericardial space. In addition, a miniaturized camera with fiberoptic illumination allowed visualization of the implantation site before electrode insertion into myocardium. All animals studied during follow-up survived without symptoms after the initial postoperative period. CONCLUSIONS:A novel micropacemaker system allows cardiac pacing without entering the vascular space or surgical exposure of the heart. This pericardial pacemaker system may be an option for a large number of patients currently requiring transvenous pacemakers but is particularly relevant for patients with restricted vascular access, young children, or those with congenital heart disease who require epicardial access.

SUBMITTER: Bar-Cohen Y

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6050018 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Minimally Invasive Implantation of a Micropacemaker Into the Pericardial Space.

Bar-Cohen Yaniv Y Silka Michael J MJ Hill Allison C AC Pruetz Jay D JD Chmait Ramen H RH Zhou Li L Rabin Sara M SM Norekyan Viktoria V Loeb Gerald E GE

Circulation. Arrhythmia and electrophysiology 20180701 7

<h4>Background</h4>Permanent cardiac pacemakers require invasive procedures with complications often related to long pacemaker leads. We are developing a percutaneous pacemaker for implantation of an entire pacing system into the pericardial space.<h4>Methods</h4>Percutaneous micropacemaker implantations were performed in 6 pigs (27.4-34.1 kg) using subxyphoid access to the pericardial space. Modifications in the implantation methods and hardware were made after each experiment as the insertion ...[more]

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