[Leadless atrial pacemaker : New perspectives in cardiac pacemaker treatment]
Elia von Felten1, Alexander Breitenstein2, Daniel Hofer3,4
1Klinik für Kardiologie, Stadtspital Zürich, Triemli, Birmensdorferstrasse 497, 8055, Zürich, Schweiz.
Herz
|September 16, 2025
Summary
The new leadless atrial pacemaker offers advanced antibradycardia treatment by enabling atrial pacing and sensing. This innovation paves the way for leadless dual-chamber systems, improving patient care.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Biomedical Engineering
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