New Delhi: Doctors at Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket saved the life of a 74-year-old woman, who had been struggling with severe complications after an infection from a previously implanted pacemaker by performing an innovative medical procedure.
The patient arrived at the hospital in critical condition after her previously implanted pacemaker got severely infected, causing the infection to spread in her bloodstream. The situation was life-threatening, and the pacemaker and its leads had to be removed.
When her condition stabilised through antibiotics and a blood transfusion, the medical team at the hospital led by Dr Balbir Singh, Chairman, Cardiology, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, decided on an advanced approach, the implantation of a leadless pacemaker. Unlike traditional pacemakers, which require an incision in the chest and lead wires connected to the heart, this cutting-edge technology is implanted through a minimally invasive catheter, without the need for any incisions or stitches. The device, called the AVEIR VR, is the first of its kind in India.
Dr Singh, speaking about the procedure, said, “We successfully implanted the leadless pacemaker without making any incisions or stitches. The patient responded remarkably well and is now ready to move around. She has been discharged just one day after the surgery. She is doing well with no complications.”
The leadless pacemaker, 90 per cent smaller than traditional devices, is designed to be more comfortable for the patient while reducing the impact of the procedure. It’s equipped with a retractable design and can be safely removed if required. This is a unique feature and is not available in other leadless pacemakers. With a battery life exceeding 17 years, the AVEIR VR pacemaker is poised to transform care for patients with slow or irregular heart rhythms. Designed with patient safety in mind, the AVEIR VR also allows for future upgrades to dual-chamber pacing, representing the next leap in cardiac care technology.
The patient is recovering well and looking forward to resuming her normal activities.
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