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Challenging case of leadless pacemaker implantation for a patient with left-sided inferior vena cava

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: A left-sided inferior vena cava (IVC) is 1 of the anatomical variants of IVC. The prevalence of left-sided IVC in the population ranges from 0.1% to 0.4%.1,2 Several studies have reported successful catheter ablation from right femoral access via the left-sided IVC without complications.3,4 However, to our knowledge, there are no case reports of successful implantation of a leadless pacemaker (LP) via a left-sided IVC.

Source: HeartRhythm Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.hrcr.2026.07.005

Authors: Yuki Tanaka, Masaru Yamaki, Yoshifumi Mizuguchi, Yasumi Igarashi

Institution: Sapporo Kosei General Hospital

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