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A place to pace: Multimodal imaging for atrial leadless pacemaker implantation

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: The recent approval of a leadless atrial pacemaker (ALP, AVEIR™, Abbott, USA) has enabled the benefits of leadless pacing and afforded renewed interest in standalone atrial pacing in patients with isolated sinus node dysfunction. Per manufacturer’s recommendation, implantation is guided by fluoroscopy and contrast injections to first delineate the anatomy of the right atrial appendage (RAA).1 The ALP is ideally implanted at the base of the RAA where adequate myocardial thickness provides a suitable anchor and minimizes the risk of perforation.

Source: HeartRhythm Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.hrcr.2026.01.001

Authors: Henry C. Zheng, Sandeep K. Jain, Samir Saba, Aditya Bhonsale, N.A. Mark Estes, Alaa A. Shalaby

Institutions: University of Pittsburgh, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

Language: English

Topic: Cardiac pacing and defibrillation studies

Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,100