Atrio-ventricular synchronous pacing with a single chamber leadless pacemaker: Programming and trouble shooting for
Mikhael F El-Chami1, Neal K Bhatia1, Faisal M Merchant1
1Section of Electrophysiology, Division of Cardiology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
Abstract:
Micra leadless pacemaker has progressed from a single chamber pacemaker that can deliver VVIR pacing to a pacing device that can provide atrio-ventricular (AV) synchrony via a unique pacing algorithm that relies on identifying mechanical atrial contraction. This novel algorithm has its own limitations and intricacies. In this paper, we review this algorithm, suggest steps for troubleshooting and programming these devices and provide clinical examples of Micra AV cases that required changes in programming for adequate tracking of atrial activity.
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