# Leadless Pacemaker Implantation in Severe Kyphosis: Challenging Implantation for Tortuous IVC and Narrow RA

**Authors:** Shogo Sakamoto, Tomomi Tani, Kenji Baba, Shiho Wakasa, Moritoshi Irishio, Toru Kataoka, Daiju Fukuda

PMC · DOI: 10.1016/j.jaccas.2024.102295 · JACC Case Reports · 2024-03-18

## TL;DR

This paper describes a successful leadless pacemaker implantation in a patient with complex heart and vein anatomy.

## Contribution

The study presents a novel case of successful leadless pacemaker implantation in a challenging anatomical scenario.

## Key findings

- A leadless pacemaker was successfully implanted in a patient with a tortuous inferior vena cava.
- The implantation was achieved despite a narrow right atrium.
- The case demonstrates feasibility in complex anatomical conditions.

## Abstract

Leadless pacemaker implantation is recognized as safe and effective for treating bradycardia. However, there are limited descriptions of its use in patients with complex anatomical considerations. Here, we present a case detailing the successful implantation of a leadless pacemaker with a tortuous inferior vena cava and a narrow right atrium.

## Full-text entities

- **Diseases:** bradycardia (MESH:D001919), Kyphosis (MESH:D007738), IVC (MESH:C567679), Narrow RA (MESH:D001172)
- **Species:** Homo sapiens (human, species) [taxon 9606]

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## References

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