A case of endocardial dissection caused by Micra implantation

Abstract

Abstract Background Leadless pacemakers are a recent technological advancement. It has many advantages, but there are still a few serious complications. Case presentation This article reports the case of a patient with an endocardial tear and dissection caused by contact with the tip of the Micra cup during surgery and summarises the relevant data. Conclusions This case report details the occurrence and management of the incident and provides some guidance for future clinical management.

Keywords

• Micra
• Leadless pacemakers
• Endocardial tear