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Micra® Leadless Pacemaker

Micra Leadless Pacemaker

Transforming heart rhythm care for the Valley

In July 2017, Saint Agnes became the first in the Valley to offer the only leadless pacemaker available in the United States – the Micra® Transcatheter Pacing System (TPS). The Micra® TPS is a revolutionary, minimally-invasive treatment for patients living with heart rhythm disorders.

Comparable in size to a dime or large vitamin, the Micra® TPS provides patients with the most advanced pacing technology at one-tenth the size of a traditional pacemaker.

Designed for less pain, more living

Patients living with bradycardia, a slow (less than 60 beats per minute) or irregular heart rhythm, are the best candidates for this procedure. With a heart rhythm of fewer than 60 beats per minute, the heart is unable to pump enough blood to the body during normal activity or exercise, causing dizziness, fatigue, shortness of breath or fainting spells.

Pacemakers are the most common way to treat bradycardia to help restore the heart’s normal rhythm and relieve symptoms by sending electrical impulses to the heart to increase the heart rate. Unlike traditional pacemakers, the Micra® TPS does not require cardiac wires (leads) or a surgical “pocket” under the skin to deliver a pacing therapy.

Instead, a catheter is inserted through the groin and the tiny device is threaded through it and implanted directly into the heart with small tines, providing a safe alternative to conventional pacemakers without the complications associated with leads— ll while being cosmetically invisible.

The entire procedure only takes about 25 minutes and, once implanted, the device begins working immediately to keep the heart in rhythm.

Benefits of Micra® TPS

  • Minimally Invasive: The Micra® pacemaker is delivered via a catheter through a vein, eliminating the need for large incisions or a surgical pocket under the skin.
  • Faster Recovery: With no visible device or leads, recovery time is significantly shorter, allowing you to return to your daily activities with minimal disruption.
  • Exceptional Precision: The Micra® TPS delivers precise pacing therapy, ensuring your heart rhythm is properly regulated with the highest level of accuracy.
  • Safe & Effective: Clinically proven, the Micra® pacemaker offers long-term performance and patient satisfaction, making it a trusted option for heart rhythm management.