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  • Cardiology
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Medical Device Technology

Background:

  • Conduction system pacing (CSP), encompassing His bundle pacing and left bundle branch area pacing (LBBAP), offers a physiological alternative to traditional pacing methods.
  • The evolution of lead technology is critical for the success, electrical performance, and safety of CSP procedures.
  • Historically, lumenless leads (LLL) were standard, but stylet-driven leads (SDL) are gaining traction, especially for LBBAP.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current evidence on lead technology used in conduction system pacing.
  • To compare the performance, safety, and outcomes associated with lumenless leads and stylet-driven leads in CSP.
  • To identify knowledge gaps and guide future research in CSP lead development and selection.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of current literature, observational studies, and clinical registries.
  • Analysis of procedural success rates, electrical parameters, and complication profiles for LLL and SDL in CSP.
  • Evaluation of available data on long-term lead durability, fracture, and extractability.

Main Results:

  • CSP procedures are feasible and reproducible with high implant success rates for both LLL and SDL.
  • Both lead types demonstrate comparable pacing parameters in bradycardia and heart failure patients.
  • Current evidence suggests similar safety and effectiveness, but long-term data on lead performance and durability is limited.

Conclusions:

  • No definitive superiority exists between LLL and SDL for CSP; selection should be individualized based on patient anatomy and operator experience.
  • Further prospective studies are essential to optimize CSP lead design and gather long-term outcome data.
  • Continued research is needed to fully understand the long-term implications of different lead technologies in conduction system pacing.