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Leadless Pacemaker
Leadless Pacemaker
Our hearts are like the engines that power our bodies, and sometimes they need a little extra help to keep running smoothly. This is where heart pacemakers come in – tiny devices that help regulate our heartbeats. Imagine a tiny device, about the size of a large vitamin capsule, that can regulate your heart’s rhythm without the need for traditional wires.
What is a Pacemaker?
Your heart is like a super-efficient pump that sends blood coursing through your body. Sometimes, due to various reasons, the heart’s natural electrical system can get a bit out of rhythm. This can lead to problems like a slow or irregular heartbeat, making you feel tired, dizzy, or even short of breath.
Here’s where pacemakers come to the rescue! A pacemaker is a small device that helps control your heartbeat by sending electrical signals to your heart muscles, ensuring they beat at a steady pace. Traditional pacemakers use wires called “leads” to connect the device to your heart. While effective, these wires can sometimes cause problems.
Enter the Leadless Pacemaker
Unlike traditional pacemakers, the leadless pacemaker doesn’t need wires. Instead, it’s a tiny, self-contained unit that’s placed directly inside your heart. It’s like having a heart helper right where it’s needed most. Leadless pacemakers are also less invasive. Only needing a small cut for insertion, it is much tinier than the cuts needed for traditional pacemakers with wires. This means less pain, quicker recovery, and getting back to your normal activities sooner.
The leadless pacemakers aren’t without a few considerations. Since they’re placed inside your heart, not everyone is a candidate for these devices. Your cardiologist will need to make sure they’re the right fit for you.