1. Fleur V.Y. Tjong et al. JACEP 2017;j.jacep.2017.04.002
Implantation of the LP (A) The leadless pacemaker (LP) delivery catheter is advanced through 21-F introducer sheath in the inferior vena cava. (B) The delivery catheter is advanced and deflected in the right ventricle by using the telescope feature to extend the LP into the right ventricular apicoseptal region. (C) The LP is fixated with 4 nitinol tines that engage in the myocardial tissue. (D) Close-up of the LP fixation mechanism. (E) Implanted LP released from delivery catheter but still connected with tether to test electrical measurements and adequate fixation by gentle traction on the tether.
Fleur V.Y. Tjong et al. JACEP 2017;j.jacep
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