Revolutionising cardiac care with a leadless pacemaker

Cardio health continues to be one of the most pressing concerns in global healthcare.

- ANWESHA SANTRA

Millions rely on pacemakers to maintain a steady heartbeat, a technology that has saved countless lives since its inception. In a significant advancement, Abbott, a global healthcare brand, has introduced their AVEIRTM VR leadless pacemaker in India, redefining how cardiac rhythm management devices work and providing significant benefits to patients. Engineered to be safer and less invasive than traditional pacemakers, this leadless pacemaker delivers precise electrical pulses directly to the heart, offering a cutting-edge solution for managing arrhythmias.

What is a leadless pacemaker? Unlike traditional pacemakers, which require a surgical pocket under the skin and leads (wires) that connect to the heart, a leadless pacemaker is a self-contained device implanted directly into the heart's right lower chamber (right ventricle) via a minimally invasive, catheter-based procedure from the groin. This innovation eliminates the need for wires, reducing the risk of complications associated with them, such as infections or lead dislodgement.