In a significant medical milestone for "futuristic care," Dr. Hasmukh Gujar, Senior Interventional Cardiologist at Inamdar Hospital, successfully implanted a state-of-the-art leadless capsule pacemaker in a 61-year-old patient suffering from a complete heart block. The groundbreaking, wireless procedure was featured in the Times of India, highlighting the shift toward minimally invasive cardiac solutions in Pune.
The patient, who also manages comorbidities like diabetes and hypertension, was admitted on February 15th with symptoms of severe giddiness and discomfort. Diagnostic evaluations revealed a complete interruption of the heart's electrical signals, leading to a dangerously low heart rate.
While conventional pacemakers require surgical "pockets" in the chest and wires (leads) threaded through veins, Dr. Gujar and his team opted for a leadless pacemaker. This device is implanted directly into the heart via a catheter-based procedure, leaving no visible scars or physical leads.
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