Atrial pacing in Fontan patients: The effect of transvenous lead on clot burden

Background Transvenous permanent pacemaker (PPM) implantation is an available option for Fontan patients with sinus node dysfunction. However, the thrombogenic potential of leads within the Fontan baffle is unknown. Objective The purpose of this study was to compare the clot burden in Fontan patients with a transvenous atrial PPM to those without a PPM and those with an epicardial PPM. Methods This was a retrospective cohort study of all...