Table 1.

Recommendations for indications for leadless pacemaker (LP) therapy: risk of infections

Good candidate for LP implantation:  - History of CIED infection  - No need for AV sequential pacing, CRT or transvenous ICD Possible candidate for LP implantation:  - Suitable for a LP according to underlying arrhythmia  - Two or more clinical risk factors for device infection: diabetes mellitus, renal dysfunction or chronic hemodialysis, chronic use of corticosteroids, recurrent systemic infections, or immunosuppressive therapy