Micra is the WORLD’S Smallest Pacemaker for Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Fibrillation Solutions
The Micra leadless pacemaker, made by Medtronic, is the World’s smallest pacemaker. It does not require leads as would a typical, traditional pacemaker. The Micra device is implanted straight into the heart and uses a catheter-based delivery system with advanced imaging Technoloy to minimize downtime and risks of the procedure.
Micra is a leadless pacemaker and it’s the WORLD’S smallest pacemaker for an Atrial Fibrillation Solution. Unlike most pacemakers that are placed in a patient’s chest with leads running to the heart, Micra is a leadless pacemaker because it’s implanted directly into the heart. Less invasive Micra is placed via a vein in the leg.
Less invasive– Micra is placed in the heart via a vein in the leg. This procedure requires no chest incision and unlike conventional pacemakers (as I have), Micra does not create a scar or bump under the skin.
Self-contained– Micra is completely self-contained within the heart. It eliminates potential medical complications arising from a chest incision and from wires running from a conventional pacemaker into the heart.
Small– Micra is 93% smaller than conventional pacemakers, about the size of a large vitamin capsule. I’m pretty sure I heard them say in a review, it lasts for nine years. You can watch a video of this on You Tube
Wish You Well, Sherry