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ArticleJACC. Case reports2026

Inadvertent Left Ventricular Implantation of a Leadless Pacemaker Managed by Percutaneous Extraction.

Jonathan Schilling, Leili Pourafkari, Ali Sovari

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Jonathan SchillingDepartment of Cardiology, HCA Los Robles Regional Medical Center, Thousand Oaks, California, USA. Electronic address: jonathan.k.schilling@gmail.com.
Leili PourafkariDepartment of Cardiology, HCA Los Robles Regional Medical Center, Thousand Oaks, California, USA.
Ali SovariDepartment of Cardiology, HCA Los Robles Regional Medical Center, Thousand Oaks, California, USA; Department of Cardiology, St. John's Regional Medical Center, Oxnard, California, USA.

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Abstract

backgroundAlthough leadless pacemakers minimize lead- and pocket-related complications, their implantation requires a precise technique to avoid rare but serious malposition events. CASE SUMMARY: We present an 84-year-old woman with inadvertent left ventricular (LV) implantation of an Aveir leadless pacemaker. The device was successfully extracted using a carefully executed double-snare technique, followed by new device implantation in the right ventricle. DISCUSSION: There is limited literature guiding the management of inadvertent LV leadless pacemaker implantation, particularly regarding anticoagulation and safe extraction strategies. This case highlights key considerations and demonstrates a successful approach to device removal. TAKE-HOME MESSAGES: As the use of leadless pacemakers increases, so does the potential for related complications, including inadvertent LV implantation. Using multiple fluoroscopic projections during implantation can help ensure correct right ventricular positioning. If LV placement occurs, management-including consideration of anticoagulation and tailored extraction strategies-should be individualized to reduce thromboembolic risk.

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anticoagulationatrial septal defectcardiac pacemakercomplicationechocardiographyelectrocardiogramelectrophysiologyimagingleft ventricletreatment

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PMID41879599
PMCPMC13130915

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