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

SUBMITTER: Bar-Cohen Y 

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

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature