For most people, getting a pacemaker also means getting some other things — a chest scar and a bump underneath their skin — daily reminders of their heart condition staring back at them in the mirror.
Leadless pacemakers are implanted directly within the heart through a minimally invasive procedure. Less than a tenth of the size of traditional pacemakers, comparable in size to a large vitamin capsule, leadless pacemakers are cosmetically invisible to patients after implantation.
Recent advancements in pacing technology have expanded the number of patients eligible for leadless pacemakers. It is important to talk with your doctor to determine if a leadless pacemaker might be right for you.
Pace of Mind is a Medtronic educational initiative about new leadless pacing options for patients.
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Pace of Mind is a Medtronic educational initiative about new leadless pacing options for patients.