Northwestern University engineers have created an injectable pacemaker that fits within a syringe tip, providing a non-surgical solution for patients needing short-term heart assistance. Designed mainly for newborns with congenital heart defects, this temporary pacemaker dissolves after use and is activated by light from a wearable device. Despite its miniature size, it can deliver sufficient stimulation comparable to larger models, aiding hearts of all sizes. This innovation represents a significant step in pediatric cardiac care, allowing essential support without the need for additional surgery after implantation.
About one percent of children are born with congenital heart defects. The good news is that these children only need temporary pacing after a surgery.
Now, we can place this tiny pacemaker on a child's heart and stimulate it with a soft, gentle, wearable device. And no additional surgery is necessary to remove it.
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