UC San Diego Health First in Region to Implant Dual Chamber, Leadless Pacemaker

Credit: Kyle Dykes | UC San Diego Health

UC San Diego Health is the first in San Diego to successfully implant the world’s first dual chamber and leadless pacemaker system to help treat people with abnormal heart rhythms. Holding the device and pictured above is Ulrika Birgersdotter-Green, MD, cardiologist and director of pacemaker and ICD services at UC San Diego Health.

« UC San Diego Health First in Region to Implant Dual Chamber, Leadless Pacemaker

Credit: Kyle Dykes | UC San Diego Health

The new system, approximately one-tenth the size of a traditional pacemaker, is comprised of two devices: one in the atrium, or top right heart chamber, and one in the ventricle, bottom right chamber.

« UC San Diego Health First in Region to Implant Dual Chamber, Leadless Pacemaker

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