Guest: Nicholas Tan, M.D.
Host: Anthony Kashou, M.D.
In this episode, listeners will hear concerning the historical past of pacemakers and defibrillators, each with and with out leads. Potential dangers and issues related to transvenous cardiac units are mentioned. The listener ought to achieve an consciousness of leadless pacing and extravascular defibrillator programs.
Topics Discussed:
• What are among the dangers related to transvenous gadget implants?
• What is leadless pacing, and the way is it typically carried out?
• How does a defibrillator with out transvenous leads work?
• When will you contemplate “transvenous-free” pacing or defibrillation programs?
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Recorded on: 09-December-2025
00:00 Introduction and collection overview (Dr. Sharonne Hayes)
03:10 Who’s a candidate for a leadless pacemaker? (key indications)
06:47 Subcutaneous ICD fundamentals: the way it’s positioned and what it does/doesn’t do
10:23 Biggest downside: sensing points and inappropriate shocks
