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ReviewCurrent cardiology reports2025

Leadless Devices: the Future of Pacing.

Benjamin W Furman, Bo Wang, Aparna Sajja, Mikhael F El-Chami

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Review in Current cardiology reports, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors.

Benjamin W FurmanDepartment of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, Emory University School of Medicine Emory University Hospital Midtown, 12th Floor Medical Office Tower, 550 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA, 30308, United States of America.
Bo WangDepartment of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, Emory University School of Medicine Emory University Hospital Midtown, 12th Floor Medical Office Tower, 550 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA, 30308, United States of America.
Aparna SajjaDepartment of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, Emory University School of Medicine Emory University Hospital Midtown, 12th Floor Medical Office Tower, 550 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA, 30308, United States of America.
Mikhael F El-ChamiDepartment of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, Emory University School of Medicine Emory University Hospital Midtown, 12th Floor Medical Office Tower, 550 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA, 30308, United States of America. melcham@emory.edu.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purpose of reviewLeadless pacemakers (LPMs) are an established alternative to transvenous pacing systems for the treatment of bradyarrhythmias. This review outlines the evolution of LPMs, summarizes available safety and efficacy data, and highlights future development for leadless systems and the challenges that lie ahead. RECENT

findingsData from prospective cohort studies, large patient registries, and meta-analyses demonstrate high implantation success rates and fewer long-term complications with LPMs when compared to transvenous systems. Recent advances in leadless systems include dual-chamber devices capable of atrial and ventricular synchronous pacing and LPMs integrated with subcutaneous defibrillators. Future directions for leadless systems include leadless cardiac resynchronization therapy and leadless conduction system pacing. However, unresolved issues remain, including management of device end of life. LPMs are transforming cardiac pacing by reducing complications frequently observed with transvenous systems. Continued technological refinement and long-term clinical evaluation will guide broader adoption and optimize outcomes.

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BradycardiaCardiac Pacing, ArtificialPacemaker, ArtificialCardiac Resynchronization TherapyEquipment DesignHumansAveirDual-chamber leadless pacingLeadless pacemakerMicraModular pacing-defibrillator systemsWiSE-CRT system

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