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Leadless intracardiac transcatheter pacing system: 20 months follow up in adult Duchenne muscular dystrophy

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Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is an X-linked muscular dystrophy in relation with dystrophin deficient. Heart and respiratory function are classically involved and affect long-term prognosis. Significant atrio-ventricular block may occur… Click to show full abstract

Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is an X-linked muscular dystrophy in relation with dystrophin deficient. Heart and respiratory function are classically involved and affect long-term prognosis. Significant atrio-ventricular block may occur in some patients. Implantation of traditional pacemaker may be challenging in patients with tracheotomy and on permanent home mechanical ventilation. We report the first case of a successful leadless intra-cardiac trans-catheter pacing system implantation in an adult DMD on wheelchair and on permanent home mechanical ventilation.

Keywords: muscular dystrophy; dystrophy; pacing system; duchenne muscular

Journal Title: Neuromuscular Disorders
Year Published: 2021

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