Comparative Analysis of Extraction Complications in Transvenous Versus Leadless Pacemakers.

Authors

• Abdullah Sahyouni, HCA HealthcareFollow
• Antonella Jimenez, HCA HealthcareFollow
• Johny Alrahal, HCA HealthcareFollow
• Andrew Knight
• Roy Chen
• Tanmayee Maddineni
• Luis Antonio Lugo
• Asmitha Koneru
• Kurt M. Ramey, HCA HealthcareFollow
• Robert J. Subbiondo, HCA HealthcareFollow

Division

West Florida

Hospital

Blake Medical Center

Document Type

Case Report

Publication Date

5-6-2026

Keywords

cardiac implantable electronic device (cied), cardiac pacemakers, cardiac rhythm devices, cardiology devices, internal medicine-cardiology, life threatening arrhythmia, pacemaker extraction, pacemaker lead displacement, permanent pacemaker implantation (ppm), ppm complication

Disciplines

Cardiovascular Diseases | Internal Medicine | Medicine and Health Sciences

Abstract

Pacemakers are cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) that deliver electrical impulses to regulate heart rhythm and manage conditions such as cardiac arrhythmias. While transvenous pacemakers (TP) have a generator with pacing leads, leadless pacemakers (LPs) are anchored within the right ventricular endocardium via tined or helical fixation. Device extractions may occur due to infection, dysfunction, or device upgrade.

Publisher or Conference

Cureus

Recommended Citation

Sahyouni A, Jimenez A, Alrahal J, et al. Comparative Analysis of Extraction Complications in Transvenous Versus Leadless Pacemakers. Cureus. 2026;18(5):e108392. Published 2026 May 6. doi:10.7759/cureus.108392