Unstructured Abstract
Temporary transvenous pacing in critically ill patients requiring
prolonged cardiac pacing is associated with a high risk of
complications. Leadless pacemaker implantation in patients hospitalized
in intensive care unit is feasible in almost 100% of cases and
associated with a 5% procedure-related complications rate. It appears
as an interesting alternative to conventional temporary transvenous
pacing in selected critically ill patients requiring prolonged cardiac
pacing, to reduce the risk of both acute and late complications,
especially infections and pacing failures.