World’s Smallest Pacemaker: Life-Saving Innovation for Pediatric Heart Defects
Scientists at Northwestern University have created the world’s smallest pacemaker, offering a life-saving solution for newborns with heart defects.
Meet the Tiny Pacemaker
At just 1.8mm in width, 3.5mm in length, and 1mm in thickness, this pacemaker delivers the same stimulation as a full-sized one, despite its tiny size.
The pacemaker is designed to provide temporary support to newborns with congenital heart defects, helping them recover without invasive surgeries.
Wireless and Self-Dissolving
This device uses a simple galvanic cell to generate power and dissolves naturally when no longer needed, making it completely wireless.
How It Works
Attached to a soft chest patch, the pacemaker detects low heart rates and sends electrical pulses to help the heart maintain a normal rhythm.
This tiny pacemaker is revolutionizing pediatric heart care by offering safe, non-invasive temporary pacing for newborns with heart defects, without the need for additional surgeries.