Leadless pacemaker implantation in real-world clinical practice: An Italian survey promoted by the AIAC (Italian Association of Arrhythmology and Cardiac Pacing).

ABSTRACT:

Backgrounds

After a decade since the introduction of leadless pacemaker (L-PM), its use is still limited. The aim of this survey is to evaluate how this technology is perceived by electrophysiologist members of a National scientific society in clinical practice.

Methods

A questionnaire with 22 questions was posted in the reserved area of the society website. The multiple-choice questions concerned the center's characteristics, patient selection criteria, limitations to the L-PM use, implant procedures, and follow-up. Additionally, non-implanting centers were also allowed to participate by completing the initial nine questions.

Results

Ninety-two responders participated in this survey: 59% implanted <20 L-PM yearly and 31% did not implant L-PM. The three main reasons t

SUBMITTER: Rordorf R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11931594 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature