New Cardiac Device Works Without Touching the Heart

The implanted defibrillator detects and delivers shocks, but no leads are inserted into the veins. The technology does have some limitations, however.

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A new type of defibrillator that is implanted under the skin can detect dangerous changes in heart rhythms and provide shocks that restore a healthy rhythm, all without a single wire attched to the heart itself.
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