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Persistent sinus node dysfunction after biatrial heart transplantation successfully managed with CT-guided leadless
Raimondo Pittorru1,2, Mariona Regany-Closa2,3, Frida Eulogio-Valenzuela2,3
1Department of Cardiac, Thoracic, Vascular Sciences and Public Health, University of Padova, Via N. Giustiniani 2, 35128 Padova, Italy.
Leadless atrial pacing offers a safe solution for sinus node dysfunction after heart transplantation. This innovative approach utilizes advanced imaging for precise device placement in complex post-surgical anatomy.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Transplant Surgery
- Electrophysiology
Background:
- Sinus node dysfunction (SND) is a common complication following orthotopic heart transplantation (OHT), especially with biatrial anastomosis.
- Transvenous pacing in these patients presents challenges due to altered anatomy and infection risk.
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