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  • Implantable pacemakers are crucial for treating cardiac conduction system disease, improving quality of life and reducing mortality.
  • Over 225,000 pacemakers are implanted annually in the US for bradyarrhythmias and heart block.
  • Traditional pacemakers have evolved but are associated with complications like infection, lead dislodgement, and venous obstruction.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review single-component leadless cardiac pacemaker technology.
  • To provide an overview of currently approved leadless pacemaker devices.
  • To discuss the benefits and limitations of leadless cardiac pacemakers.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on leadless pacemaker technology.
  • Analysis of the features and performance of two approved single-component leadless pacemakers.
  • Discussion of potential complications and advantages compared to traditional pacemakers.

Main Results:

  • Leadless cardiac pacemakers have been revitalized due to improvements in battery life, miniaturization, and catheter-based delivery.
  • Two single-component leadless pacemaker devices are currently approved.
  • These devices aim to mitigate complications associated with transvenous leads and subcutaneous pockets.

Conclusions:

  • Leadless cardiac pacemakers represent a viable alternative to traditional pacemakers.
  • Further research and clinical experience are needed to fully understand their long-term benefits and limitations.
  • Leadless technology offers a promising advancement in cardiac pacing therapy.