Millions With Arrhythmias to Benefit From Wireless Technology

In the near future, complications from infection-prone leads and pockets may no longer be a concern.

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© Leonello Calvetti/Science Photo Library | Getty Images. The longer Aveir™DR dual-chamber leadless pacemaker (top) is implanted in the right ventricle and the shorter one in the right atrium. Lack of wires and pockets virtually eliminates infection-related complications common with traditional  pacemakers.

 A revolution in the world of cardiac device technology is allowing pacemakers and pacemaker-defibrillators to communicate with the heart and each other wirelessly.

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