Leadless Pacemaker Successfully Implanted in a Patient Post-Tricuspid Valve Replacement Following Cardiac Tumor Resection: A Case Study and Review of Existing Literature - Takeaways - MDSpire

Leadless Pacemaker Successfully Implanted in a Patient Post-Tricuspid Valve Replacement Following Cardiac Tumor Resection: A Case Study and Review of Existing Literature

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  • Qi Zou

  • Peng Chang

  • Cheng Jiang

  • Pengyang Lin

  • Shougang Sun

  • October 28, 2025

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    Tricuspid valve replacement is necessary when repair is not feasible due to severe damage, often leading to cardiac conduction dysfunction.

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    The Medtronic leadless pacemaker, Micra, offers a safe alternative for patients unable to receive conventional pacemakers due to various risks.

  • 3

    A 49-year-old female patient developed advanced AV block after tricuspid valve replacement and cardiac tumor resection, necessitating leadless pacemaker implantation.

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    Leadless pacemaker implantation resulted in stable heart rhythm and improved quality of life for the patient with third-degree AV block.

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    Leadless pacemakers reduce complications associated with conventional devices, such as infections and lead-induced tricuspid regurgitation.

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