Douglas, Ga.-based Coffee Regional Medical Center has implanted its first Micra pacemaker, a leadless device said to be the smallest pacemaker in the world.
The minimally invasive procedure was performed in one of the hospital’s cardiac catheterization labs, marking a milestone in expanding local access to advanced heart care, according to a July 28 Douglas Now report.
Unlike traditional pacemakers, the Micra is implanted directly into the heart via a femoral vein without wires or a chest incision, reducing risks and recovery time.
The hospital’s Heart & Vascular Center now offers a wider range of cardiac procedures, reducing the need for patients to travel for specialized care, according to the report.
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