Pacemaker technology has undergone such a dramatic change that the device now is about the size of a AAA battery implanted directly into the heart – with no wires, no cardiac leads, no incision, no bump! And MedStar Washington Hospital Center is among the select few centers in the country now offering the Aveir DR dual chamber leadless pacemaker for patients with abnormally slow heart rates. The groundbreaking design provides seamless, wireless communication between two tiny leadless pacemakers to ensure the heart stays on beat.

Cardiac Electrophysiologist Cyrus Hadadi spoke with ‪@7NewsDC‬ why this dualchamber pacemaker represents an important advance in pacemaker technology.

Learn more about the device here: https://bit.ly/47g0msL