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Cardiac transplant-associated complete AV block treated with a leadless pacemaker: a case report
Débora Sá1, Diogo Cavaco2, Daniel Gomes2
1Cardiology Department, Hospital Central do Funchal, Avenida Luís de Camões no 57, Funchal, Madeira 9004-514, Portugal.
European Heart Journal. Case Reports
|December 10, 2025
Summary
A leadless pacemaker successfully treated complete atrioventricular block after heart transplant. This innovative approach is ideal for high-risk transplant patients needing cardiac rhythm management.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Transplantation Medicine
- Medical Devices
Background:
- Complete atrioventricular (AV) block is a rare but serious complication post-orthotopic heart transplantation (OHT).
- Ischaemic injury and surgical trauma are common causes of AV block after OHT.
- Immunosuppressed transplant recipients face increased infection risks, complicating pacemaker selection.
Keywords:
Atrioventricular blockCardiac pacingCase reportLeadless pacemakerOrthotopic heart transplantationMore Related Videos
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