International Journal of Nursing Education and Research
Year : 2018, Volume : 6, Issue : 1
First page : ( 111) Last page : ( 113)
Print ISSN : 2347-8640. Online ISSN : 2454-2660.
Article DOI : 10.5958/2454-2660.2018.00027.3

Leadless pacemakers: Future of cardiac pacing

Ramya K R*

Asst Professor, Jubilee Mission College of Nursing, Jubilee Gardens, Kachery, Thrissur, Kerala, 68005

*Corresponding Author E-mail: raviramya11@gmail.com

Online published on 24 May, 2018.

Abstract

There is a steady growth in the number of people requiring pacemaker implantation globally. In India there is no convincing information on the rates of permanent pacemaker; but it is expected to rise exponentially with rising incidence of heart disease and decreasing mortality. Current day pacemakers are safe and mature; but there are complications, when enumerated are many. A recent change in the pacing technology is the introduction of leadless cardiac pacemakers (LCP). Although investigational, leadless technology is the future. They are designed in such a way to achieve the same pacing results and longevity, in addition to lesser complications compared to a traditional pacemaker. Though recent trials have demonstrated safety and clinical performance, further research is needed to understand their long term performance, and cost effectiveness.

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Keywords

Leadless, Pacemakers.

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