Implantation techniques for a helix-fixation dual-chamber leadless pacemaker

Heart Rhythm. 2024 Dec;21(12):2552-2562. doi: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2024.09.053. Epub 2024 Sep 27.

Abstract

In a pivotal trial (NCT05252702), the AVEIR DR (Abbott) leadless pacemaker system was found to be safe and effective in delivering DDDR synchronous atrial and ventricular pacing. This dual-chamber system employs 2 leadless pacemakers with implant-to-implant communication. Although implantation of the ventricular device as a single-chamber pacemaker has been well described, there are additional considerations surrounding the dual-chamber implantation procedure. Herein, we review the dual-chamber leadless pacemaker implantation workflow while providing guidance to optimize safe and effective implantation procedures.

Keywords: AV synchrony; AVEIR DR; Dual-chamber leadless pacemaker; Implant technique; i2i communication.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Cardiac Pacing, Artificial / methods
  • Equipment Design*
  • Humans
  • Pacemaker, Artificial*
  • Prosthesis Implantation / instrumentation
  • Prosthesis Implantation / methods