Vitamin-Sized, Leadless Pacemaker Transforms Use of Device




The Scope Radio show

Summary: 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 <a href="http://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0035462">Dr. Roger Freedman</a> talks about the new leadless pacemaker implantation and how to know if it’s a good fit for you.