A hospital trust has reached a new milestone in cardiac care with the introduction of innovative pacemaker technology.
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Swindon has successfully implanted its first Abbott Aveir leadless pacemaker at Great Western Hospital, expanding its use of the latest heart devices.
Leadless pacemakers are small, self-contained devices placed directly inside the heart through a vein in the leg, eliminating the need for a chest incision, a skin pocket, or traditional pacing leads.
A spokesperson said: "We are proud to have introduced another first for cardiac care at Great Western Hospitals.
"Our Cardiology team has reached an exciting milestone by successfully implanting our first Abbott Aveir leadless pacemaker."
The trust has been offering leadless pacemakers for a year, with 11 Medtronic devices already implanted.
The addition of the Aveir device offers the team greater flexibility in choosing the most suitable technology for each patient.
Leadless pacemakers can help reduce risks associated with traditional devices and leave no visible lump on the chest.
Most importantly, the development of the leadless pacing service means that more patients can access this advanced care closer to home, without needing to travel to a specialist centre.
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