How Innovative Technology Changes Lives – Jan’s Story

Adventist Health Bakersfield and Adventist Health Specialty Bakersfield are proud to offer the latest advancements in cardiac care, including the revolutionary new device called the leadless pacemaker.

Leadless pacemakers offer several advantages over traditional pacemakers. They are smaller and self-contained, eliminating the need for leads and reducing the risk of complications such as infection and dislodgement. Because they are implanted directly into the heart via a minimally invasive catheter procedure, patients experience a quicker recovery time and fewer surgical risks compared to traditional pacemaker implantation.

Additionally, leadless pacemakers do not require the creation of a pocket under the skin, improving patient comfort and aesthetics. Their long battery life and advanced capabilities further enhance their reliability, making them a promising option for individuals with specific heart rhythm disorders.

See how the leadless pacemaker, implanted by Adventist Health Specialty Bakersfield electrophysiologist Gurjit Singh-Uppal, MD, has restored one Bakersfield patient’s life in the video below.

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