Services & Treatments

Leadless Cardiac Pacemaker - Micra Transcatheter Pacing System (TPS)

Overview

A leadless pacemaker is used to treat patients experiencing irregular or slow heartbeat (bradycardia). Like other pacemakers, the leadless pacemaker sends electrical impulses to restore the heart’s rhythm and increase the heart rate. We offer the Medtronic Micra™ Transcatheter Pacing System (TPS).

About the Micra leadless pacemaker:

  • Cosmetically invisible after the implantation
  • Less than 1/10th the size of traditional pacemakers
  • About the same size as a large vitamin
  • No wires required
  • Approved for full body MRI scans
  • 12-year battery life
  • FDA approved device
  • About the procedure:

Minimally-invasive

  • Delivered directly to the heart through a vein in the leg
  • No surgical incision or pocket required under the skin
Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
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