Vitamin-Sized, Leadless Pacemaker Transforms Use of Device
For the past 50 years, pacemakers have hardly changed, but a new device has the potential to change how pacemakers work. The device is the size of a large vitamin and is implanted via catheter rather than surgery. No need for a skin pocket or wires, and no visible signs the patient even has a pacemaker. Cardiologist Dr. Roger Freedman talks about the new leadless pacemaker implantation and how to know if it’s a good fit for you.
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