Percutaneous jugular leadless pacemaker implantation in a pediatric patient

Introduction: Leadless cardiac pacing has not been widely utilized in pediatric patients, in part due to concerns regarding size of the delivery sheath and the potential for vascular injury.

Methods: We present a case of leadless pacemaker implantation via internal jugular vein without a surgical cutdown.

Results: A leadless pacemaker was successfully implanted in the right ventricle via internal jugular approach in a pediatric patient with congenital heart disease.

Conclusion: This is a novel approach to leadless pacemaker implantation that could broaden the utilization of this technology to the vulnerable population of children, especially those with congenital heart disease.